New Ownership and Energy at North Sails Seattle
North Sails Seattle is an independently-owned franchise of the world’s largest sail manufacturer, and as of August 1, 2025, this local sail loft has new owners. Accomplished sailors Alyosha Strum-Palerm and Tim Scanlon have…
Beats on the Bay 2025: A Floating Concert Series on Bellingham Bay
Join fellow boaters and community members for a magical, music-filled summer on the water as the Community Boating Center (CBC) and the Schooner Zodiac proudly present Beats on the Bay, a one-of-a-kind floating concert…
BoatUS and NOAA Partner to Fund the Removal of 300+ Derelict Vessels
The BoatUS Foundation and NOAA are partnering to fund the removal of 300+ abandoned derelict vessels in six states, one reservation and two territories. In a first-of-its-kind effort across six states and two unincorporated…
State Parks Clean Vessel Act Grant Program Funds $320,000 for Pumpout Projects Statewide
Recreational boaters in Washington waters will have an easier time disposing of vessel sewage thanks to over $320,000 in new federal pass-through grants for recreational boat pumpout projects. Awarded by the Washington State…
Fall Boats Afloat Show Coming to South Lake Union
The Fall Boats Afloat Show will be coming to Seattle’s South Lake Union from Thursday, September 11 to Sunday, September 14, spotlighting a world-class fleet of sailing yachts and high performance craft. New for 2025, the…
Take Equity and Inclusion Survey for Global Sailing
The Magenta Project has launched the 2×25 global survey, marking the start of the most ambitious equity and inclusion review ever undertaken in sailing and the wider marine industry. Building on the landmark 2019 Women in…
North U Performance Race Week Coming to Seattle in September
American Sailing's Performance Race Week presented by North U will once again be coming to the Seattle Sailing Club to help refine your racing skills. Held from September 15-19, 2025, seasoned coaches aboard J/80s are there…
Race Week Sets Sail in Bellingham on Monday
Summer's week-long sailboat racing funfest is North Sound bound and kicks off Monday. The new venue provides fresh course options to go with all the event's great traditions. The event that is summer’s sailboat racing…
Orcas Island’s Chris Wolfe Skippering Accomplished Team of Local Sailors at International Women’s Championship
New York Yacht Club recently announced a slate of skippers and teams to contest the inaugural International Women's Championship in September. Among them is 2023 Rolex Yachtswoman of the Year (and 48° North contributor),…
A Fresh Breeze at CYC: Doublehanded ORC Racing Sets Sail
As doublehand racing continues to gain traction, a new Wednesday night fleet is taking shape and encouraging more competitors to join in the fun. If you’ve spent any time around Shilshole on a Wednesday evening, you’ve…
