Summer 2024 is in full swing and…
Diesel Deep Dive: The Importance of a Mechanical Survey
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Four Boating Tips for July 4th
It's always one of the busiest boating days of the year, and the fun-meter will be in the red! But safety is as important as ever during this holiday weekend with big crowds, long days, and varied experience levels on all…
Tiller Extensions, A Fun-Through-Skills Case Study
Sailing is many things, encompassing an astounding array of diverse skills and avenues, but nobody would say it is easy. When you step foot into a boat you’re captaining for the first time, it is not unusual to spend time…
Kevin pours salt into fresh water during his…
Three Sheets Northwest: The Drawers of Perception
Building the interior framework for the drawers,…
NorthU Downwind Sail Trim Seminar at Tacoma YC on May 16
With race season heating up, the crew at Tacoma Yacht Club are bringing in expert-level help to maximize your speed off the breeze. Savvy racers can often suggest that there are a couple of avenues to improving your results…
#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…