The author does a test launch of his new Portage…
Editor’s Letter: On Bringing Up Sailors
One of the mistakes parents, like me, make these days is to overinflate our perception of influence with our children and their interests. As boat folk, deeply held hopes that our children will love time on the water can…
Video: The Magic of Sailing
We always love finding cool videos that highlight sailing around the Pacific Northwest. Check out this short film by Carl Davis, a past commodore of Orcas Island Yacht Club. A talented and creative videographer, Davis…
Annual Jeanneau Rendezvous, June 21-June 23 in Anacortes
Members of the Jeanneau family of the Pacific Northwest won’t want to miss this great chance to connect! Jeanneau boat-folk of the Salish Sea, you're invited to join the Marine Servicenter and Jeanneau America crew for the…
Editor’s Letter: Sometimes, It Is About the Destination
Sailors and boaters will be well-versed in the notion, “It’s about the journey, not the destination.” And of course it is. Our boats are so much more than transportation, and the experience underway is often the most fun and…
#TBT: A Love Letter to Fair Weather Sailing
In honor of these first summery days of 2024 when so many of us water folk will be casting off for some much needed Vitamin B(oat) with a heavy dose of Vitamin D from that elusive glowing orb, it seemed like the right time…
Editor’s Letter: Extraordinary Achievements Outside the Limelight
One day before this magazine was sent to press, Seattle sailor David Linger crossed the finish line of the Global Solo Challenge in A Coruña, Spain, completing a solo sailing race around the world. I don’t know David well,…
Editor’s Letter: The Spirit of Adventure
There are a lot of ways to think about the time we spend on the water. For some, it’s relaxation away from it all. For others, a lifelong learning experience. Maybe it’s a test of your skills, a joyful (or serious)…
Editor’s Letter: 48° North is Asking for Your Support
Dear friends and fans of 48° North, Since 48° North became a nonprofit publication by joining the Northwest Maritime Center (NWMC) in 2018, the magazine and website have improved and expanded, and we hope you are…
Casting Off: Better Sailing Means Going With the Flow to Learn as You Go
Sailing with more experienced sailors…
