Tom gives a hearty wave.…
Jingle Sails
From the December, 2020 issue of 48° North To the tune of "Jingle Bells" (verse) The pressure’s dropping low, And sun lights up the sky. They say it’s gonna blow, So let’s go for a ride. Well, sure, it’s Christmas Eve, The…
Editor’s Letter: Continuing Excitement for Shorthanded Racing
I am frequently asked, “What is cool or noteworthy in the world of sailing? What’s the next big thing?” and variations on that theme. The answer is usually murky — foiling technology for America’s Cup boats and many other…
Galley Essentials: Fall Harvest Season in the Pacific Northwest
This installation of our former long-running culinary cruising column, Galley Essentials, from the November 2020 issue of 48° North still provides some delicious inspiration for a Thanksgiving meal — at home or aboard for a…
November Ed Letter:Thankful for Sailing Mentors and Friends
Since I first got my hands on a tiller and sheet, I’ve known every nook and cranny along the winding spectrum of sailorly self-perception. While sailing vastly different boats, in venues local and exotic, engaging in wide…
Marina Hosting at Blake Island State Park
Linda standing at the ready on Blake Island.
Have you ever…
FOR YOUR BOAT’S SAKE
As we move into another blustery Pacific Northwest rainy season, it felt like a good time to revisit this encouraging editorial from the October 2020 issue. When my younger sister and I were kids, our parents took us on a…
Getting the Whole Family Involved in Youth Sailing
As we gratefully celebrate Andrew Nelson's tenure as Youth Sailing Director at The Sailing Foundation, here's one of our favorite articles he wrote for us contextualizing and seeking to strengthen youth sailing. This article…
Coming home from school one day at age 16,…
Wooden Boat Festival 2022: A River of Stories
I’ve always thought of the Wooden Boat Festival in Port Townsend as a broad, winding river full of stories and adventures. Each time I attend, I jump in with a destination in mind, but once in the current, I’m pulled along…
