Seamanship & Navigation,Featured,Guest Dock
NOAA Discontinues Tide and Current Books — What Do We Do Now?
July 28, 2021
The short answer for many mariners is: nothing changes — but that takes some explaining. The official NOAA tide and current books of 1995 to 2020 looked something like these below from one particular printer—but there were…
New Craze: Wing Foiling
July 15, 2021
“The least expensive and simplest way to foil on Puget Sound.” When somebody like Dalton Bergan, one of Seattle’s most accomplished sailors, enthusiastically talks your ear off about a new watersport that has captivated him……
Artist’s View: Steller’s Sea Lion
July 6, 2021
Being an artist of nature, I often wish I could get more up close and personal with the critters I paint, especially the big ones. I did this with a Steller Sea Lion a few days ago, and it was a rather amazing experience. I…
Instructional,Boat Maintenance & Repairs,Featured
Diesel Deep Dive: Is Your Engine Sending Smoke Signals?
June 29, 2021
This article originally appeared in the June 2021 issue of 48° North. In the 1890s, Rudolf Diesel created the first compression ignition oil-burning engine, and it was was large, heavy, smoky, and slow turning. While the…
Seamanship & Navigation,Featured
Tech Talk with SeaBits: Adventuring with Satellites
June 3, 2021
This article originally appeared in the June 2021 issue of 48° North. Many of us use boating as a way to disconnect from life on land or the daily grind, but when something serious happens, we want to ensure we have a way to…
Instructional,Seamanship & Navigation,Featured
Wind Forecasts: Understanding & Interpreting this Essential Tool
June 1, 2021
This article originally appeared in the May 2021 issue of 48° North. Before the Wind by Jim Lynch, is a book about a Ballard-based family of boat builders and Olympic-class sailors. Youngest of the clan, Ruby Johannsen, had…
Boating News,Instructional,Featured
Bellingham’s Community Boating Center Growing Veterans on the Bay Program
May 25, 2021
The Community Boating Center (CBC) is growing their Veterans on the Bay program, designed to help Whatcom County military veterans engage with the natural world, develop sailing skills, and gain confidence to safely enjoy…
Seamanship & Navigation,Featured
Three Sheets Northwest: The Evolution of Log Keeping
May 20, 2021
This article originally appeared in the May 2021 issue of 48° North. Date: August 25-26 Trip: Saltair (Stuart Channel) to Princess Cove (Wallace Island) Weather: Sunny + Hot Notes: First time to Wallace Island and it was…
Artist’s View: The Little Brown Barnacle
May 3, 2021
This article originally appeared in the May 2021 issue of 48° North. Little and brown... exciting, don’t you think? Well, I think so, but then I’ve been known to just pick up something messy and examine it for days. When I…
Boat Maintenance & Repairs,Featured
Diesel Engine Troubleshooting and Maintenance Workshop in Port Hadlock
May 3, 2021
Knowing how to troubleshoot and maintain your boat's diesel engine is a crucial part of seamanship and boat ownership. As such, Washington Sea Grant, WSU Jefferson County Extension and the Northwest School of Wooden…