MY BOAT: Custom Wooden Ketch, Kailda
Every sailor knows the feeling of being drawn in by a boat that catches their eye and holds their attention for days, months, or even years. Maybe it’s just a small ad in a classifieds section, a listing on a broker’s…
#TBT: Rum Running in the San Juan Islands
As cruisers flock to the islands this summer, it's a good time to revist some fun history about the area in our latest Throwback Thursday from the August 2024 edition. This story explores how prohibition failed as a social…
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…
Washington Marine State Parks Looking for Hosts
If you're an avid boater in Washington and want to help our marine state parks and your fellow boaters, consider volunteering this summer as a marine park host! Marine park hosts assist boaters as they enter moorage areas,…
Editor’s Letter: Northbound
As a devoted summer camp kid growing up in Minnesota, I can easily recall every sensory input—scents, sounds, and sights—that instinctively readied me for my annual journey to the northwoods and border lakes. Decades later…
In the Galley: Warm Apple Walnut Breakfast
If you're planning on a spring cruise or are heading north this summer to cooler climates, try this protein packed breakfast recipe courtesy of our friends at Salish Sea Pilot... This is a great meal that can be made the day…
Editor’s Letter: Living Maritime History
Look in any direction up or down your nearest Salish Sea coastline—or better yet, get out on the water—and you will be interacting with layers upon layers and generations upon generations of maritime heritage. It doesn’t…
