J/24 Worlds Coming to Seattle in September
Registration for the 2024 J/24 World Championships in Seattle is now open, and a partnership with Vakaros RaceSense has been confirmed. The regatta will be sailed September 28-October 5, and Puget Sound promises to provide…
#TBT: Thoughts on Choosing a Sailing School
In our latest Throwback Thursday, we jump back to the March 2018 "Learn to Sail" issue of 48° North with some timeless tips on choosing a sailing school by Stu Gilfillen.
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A windy day on Johnstone Strait.
After cruising…
Diesel Deep Dive: Saildrive or Direct Drive?
Shopping for a new sailboat or considering changing the current setup onboard your own boat to provide extra space behind the engine? Since the dawn of inboard engines aboard vessels, sailboats have been equipped with direct…
Bellingham Yacht Club Kicks Off Boating Season May 4
The Bellingham Yacht Club launches the 2024 boating season on May 4 with an afternoon “Here Comes the Sun” boat parade for all and special events for members and dignitaries throughout the day. Membership is not needed to…
Destinations: Broughton’s Anchorages, Part One
In our latest destinations installment courtesy of SalishSeaPilot.com‘s Lynne Picard and Jim Burgoyne, we discover some of the many anchorages in the Broughton Archipelago. When one studies nautical charts detailing the many…
Sea Adventurer: An Interview with Kirsten Neuschäfer, Part One
Minnehaha, Kirsten's Cape George 36.
South African…
Friday Harbor’s Opening Day Boat Parade Set for Sunday, May 5
Boaters and landlubbers alike are invited to the Friday Harbor waterfront at 2:15 p.m. on Sunday, May 5, for the island’s annual Opening Day Boat Parade. Visualize a combination music festival and 4th of July parade on the…
Eastsound Spring Regatta Moving to West Sound for 2024
Due to Rosario's uncertain availability, this year's Eastsound Spring Regatta will be held on West Sound on April 13-14 and promises to be great fun! Sponsored by the Orcas Island Yacht Club (OIYC) and part of the North…
Getting your child into…