Casting Off: Snapshot of a Dedicated Puget Sound Kayaker
A few years before Ariel, our Columbia 28 sailboat, became part of our world, my wife and I explored the local lakes of Sonoma County, California on a sit-on-top inflatable kayak called an Advanced Element. When we moved to…
MISSION SENTRY Boat Fenders
Cylindrical boat fenders…
I’ll Say It… The Best Vashon Island Race EVER
Temps pushing 80 and lovely sunshine doesn't always bring breeze, but it sure did for this year's excellent SYC Vashon Island Race. As the week wore on prior to May’s annual SYC-hosted circumnavigation of Vashon Island, the…
Greenway Sound should be on your list of places to visit…
Lido 14 District Champion Crowned at Willamette Sailing Club’s “Turtle Regatta”
Light air racing fun for a great group of sailors on the Willamette River in Portland, Oregon. The Lido 14 District VI annual championship “Turtle Regatta” was held May 6-7 at the Willamette Sailing Club in Portland. Vying…
Three Sheets Northwest: The Homeport
When switching marinas is more sentimental than anticipated
Corinthian Yacht Club of Seattle Hosting 40th Anniversary J/Fest Regatta
Hosted by Corinthian Yacht Club of Seattle, J/Fest is back for 2023! All J/Boats and their crews are welcome to join the fun and help celebrate 40 years of J/Fest! Originally started in 1983, J/Fest is a two-day regatta that…
The lightning started at 1…
#TBT The ABSURDITY of Boat Projects
Pacific Northwest-based cruisers Becca and John sailed away on their Valiant 40 Halcyon and shared their great stories with 48° North for several years. In the time since, they've returned to our local waters, moved aboard a…
Engine Spares for Local Cruising
Spare parts for different types of cruising adventures
