Hard-Fought Miles Brings R2AK 2026 to a Close in Ketchikan
What a year it has been for the Race to Alaska! Winners have been crowned, but it's the last few teams bringing up the rear that are showing why this race is so special. Here's a report by the R2AK media team from the…
Editor’s Letter: Not My Boat
Is it all sunset cocktail cruises and rippin’ downwinders and rainbows and kumbaya? Well, not exactly… But of the many positives that come with my cherished role at 48° North, the opportunity and privilege to sail different…
#TBT: Together Adventures — Family Cruising Near and Far
As we sweep into the summer's central holiday weekend, families will be taking to the water in every possible fashion. Whether your scope is hyper-local or literally global, our latest throwback Thursday from the August 2024…
Washington’s New 0.5% Recreational Boat Tax Went Into Effect July 1
Though an industry coalition successfully thwarted a more significant luxury tax proposal on boat sales in 2025, a smaller but more broadly applied tax on recreational boat sales took effect July 1. The following details…
Excess 11 Catamaran Test Sail
Having sailed a variety of boats from 10 to 100 feet, my default preference is a small-to-midsize monohull keelboat with performance chops. Cruising catamarans are seldom at the front of my mind, though I know they intrigue…
TowBoatUS Expands On-Water Service in British Columbia
TowBoatUS recently announced its continued expansion in British Columbia with the opening of a fourth location in the province. TowBoatUS Sointula is now on the water, assisting recreational boaters around Malcolm Island,…
Swiftsure 2026: Good Advice and the Cape Flattery Win
Year in and year out, the Swiftsure International Yacht Race hosted by Royal Victoria Yacht Club, seems to teach me lessons about preparation. Of all the races in the Pacific Northwest, preparing for Swiftsure most closely…
