I Want To Go To Maritime High School
Washington State Ferries and Maritime High School work together for the unique Classroom on the Water program. Any experienced mariner will tell you, each time you step aboard a boat there’s a learning opportunity—Northwest…
Top 25 Things About PITCH 2025
If you came for the wind and stayed for the party, you were handsomely rewarded at this year's PITCH Regatta. Bellingham Yacht Club’s (BYC) annual PITCH Regatta has been a fan favorite for 51 years. For all of its…
Lugger Lore: A Small Boat Adventure to Princess Louisa
"You can choose between a cooler and a toilet, but we can’t have both,” I said to my long-suffering wife, Jordy, with a sheepish look, hoping this revelation wouldn’t completely derail my vision of sailing our Drascombe…
New Washington Fishermen’s Convention to Spotlight State’s Fishing Industry
The first-ever Washington Fishermen’s Convention is coming to Westport this winter, aimed at unifying and celebrating the state’s diverse fishing industry while bringing new and prospective fishermen into the fold. The…
Shifting Gears: Pulling the Emergency Brake
The trusty C-Dory was a rescue boat on…
Race Report: Northern Century 2025
Every year, Anacortes Yacht Club’s Northern Century Race throws down a challenge like no other, and this year certainly delivered on its promise. Northern Century is an event where the wind might disappear, the currents take…
Boats Afloat Show is ON Through September 14
Come check out all the boats and visit the 48° North booth to say hello and grab the latest edition or any other 2025 issue! The Boats Afloat Show at South Lake Union, produced by the Northwest Yacht Brokers Association, is…
Race Report: Tasar BC Championships
After a great Tasar North Americans at Jericho Sailing Centre last year, the Tasar fleet was eager to return to English Bay for the 2025 BC Championships. Twenty-one boats showed up, a recent record, including six boats from…
Splendid Summer: 48° North Cruising Rally 2025
There are as many ways to go cruising as there are boats, destinations, and people interested in waterborne travel. No one thing, no approach or region, no dynamic or itinerary, no ethos or adventure will suit everyone. On…