Shifting Gears: Local Knowledge
Ever since we’ve had boats that stay in the water, we have kept them moored in Tacoma. Often, we look for a quick weekend getaway or overnight trip close to home, and our favorite spot over the years has been the county park…
Editor’s Letter: 48° North is Asking for Your Support
Dear friends and fans of 48° North, Since 48° North became a nonprofit publication by joining the Northwest Maritime Center (NWMC) in 2018, the magazine and website have improved and expanded, and we hope you are…
Race to Alaska Podcast Introduces this Year’s Awesome Nutcases, Um…Er, Racers
The R2AK team is at it again, giving fans a deeper, podcast-ier window into the lives, perspectives, and personalities of 2024's slate of racers. Whether you're a casual fan or an enthusiast who wears out your mouse button…
Great visibility up the side…Casting Off: Better Sailing Means Going With the Flow to Learn as You Go
Sailing with more experienced sailors…
Fisheries Supply Spring Swap Meet Set for April 20
Spring is on the horizon and so is the always-popular Fisheries Supply Swap Meet — Saturday, April 20!
Type 2 Entertainment: Girts Rekevics Foulweather Race 2024
An early season blast from Anacortes to Friday Harbor was great fun and faster than ever with a new course record. Not everyone would understand why my living room looks the way it does right now, but I’ll bet there are a…
The Dreaded Lopez Channel
Making it into Fisherman Bay Takes Patience and a Sing-Song Assist
Registration Open for Two-Day Boating Skills and Certification Course
Earn the required Washington State Boater Education Card at this two-day boating skills course by the America’s Boating Club of Deception Pass. Registration is now open for America’s Boating Course, a two-day boating skills…
Fun in the South Sound: Toliva Shoal 2024
The winding Toliva Shoal course. Green line is the…
