#TBT: Managing Mal de Mer

In our latest Throwback Thursday, we get some timeless seasickness prevention and treatment tips from a doctor who is also an avid sailor. From the July, 2019 issue of 48° North. If you happen to be one of the few lucky…

#TBT: What Puget Sound Pilots Want You to Know

Note: This post was originally published on RainshadowNorthwest.com and is republished unaltered here with their permission. It may sound counterintuitive, but when a big ship leaves the high seas and enters the restricted…

Teaching On-Water Safety: Paddle Safe Week Begins July 22

Safety should be a central focus every time you head out on the water, and that's certainly true for paddlesports of all types. Whether your paddle craft is your main way to get on the water or a fun toy to enjoy once your…

Get Your Washington Boater’s Card and Support Northwest Maritime Youth Programs

Get your Washington Boater’s Card and support youth programs! Port Townsend's non-profit Northwest Maritime (NWM) is looking for Safety Vessel Operator volunteers to assist Port Townsend Maritime Academy (PTMA) students with…

Passes of the Gulf Islands

Perhaps the greatest source of fear for boaters on the B.C. coast are the currents of the many passes one must navigate. The idea of your vessel being swept along by the power of a pass’s unstoppable hydrodynamic force can…

Spots Still Available for February 23 Safety at Sea Course

Few educational pursuits are found to be as unanimously valuable as The Sailing Foundation's Safety at Sea Course. Often, demand exceeds availability, but there's a rare opportunity to get this fantastic hands-on training in…

Close to the Water: The Old-Fashioned Way

Navigating the waters of the Pacific Northwest with simplicity and satisfaction

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…

Experiential Exploration: 9th Grade at Maritime High School

Hear from current students about the experiences in their first year at MHS. The application window for new students is open until January 31, 2024. Think back to the start of high school. Did you have options? Many students…

Casting Off: The Better Part of Valor

Even though it’s not always dangerous,…