Seamanship & Navigation,Featured,Events Coverage
Serious Fun with Hands-on Safety at Sea Training
March 15, 2023
This year's Safety at Sea Seminars are once again a smashing success in terms of quality and educational value. The expanded participation adds new excitement! Offshore racers know that World Sailing requires high-quality…
Buy or Sell, the Marine Thrift Swap Meet is Coming!
March 13, 2023
The Marine Thrift Swap Meet is coming to Port Townsend on Saturday, April 1, 2023. Join your fellow boaters at one of the PNW's best bargain boating bazaars to stock up on used and useful tools, hardware, boat supplies, and…
Decorate Your Boat and Join the Seattle Easter Boat Parade on April 8
February 27, 2023
The fourth annual Seattle Easter Boat Parade is coming to Lake Union on April 8. Get your crew together, decorate your boat and join the fun! Registered vessel check-in and line up is at 1:45 p.m. and the parade begins at…
Washington Maritime Heritage Area Receives Additional Funding from M.J. Murdock Trust
February 10, 2023
The M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust grants $350,000 to advance the newly-designated Maritime Washington National Heritage Area. The M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust has granted $350,000 to advance the creation of the Maritime…
Come Visit 48° North at the Seattle Boat Show!
February 3, 2023
The big Seattle Boat Show is underway, and we'd love to see you here! For 76 years, the Seattle Boat Show has been helping Pacific Northwest boaters find the boats of their dreams, and outfit them splendidly for the waters…
Cruising Stories,Featured,Events Coverage
Registration Now Open for 48° North’s 2023 Cruising Rally
February 1, 2023
The 48° North Cruising Rally is back for another great year, running from July 23-28, 2023. Registration recently opened, so sign up and join the fun! Some of the 2021 Rally crew. TL;DR: Sign up here! The 48° North Cruising…
Washington State Parks Boating Program Advisory Council Seeks Two New Members
January 27, 2023
Looking to get involved in the future of boating education and injury prevention in Washington State? Now's your chance! The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission is looking for two new volunteers to serve on the…
CYC Seattle’s Popular ‘Fridays in February’ Speaker Series is Back
January 25, 2023
CYC's annual speaker series offers fun times, and inspiring and informative stories. On Friday evenings in February, Seattle area boaters are invited to join fellow sailors at the Corinthian Yacht Club of Seattle for talks…
Point Hudson Marina Reopens January 25 with New Jetty
January 23, 2023
Port Townsend’s historic 50-slip Point Hudson Marina is opening again for boaters on Wednesday, Jan. 25, weeks ahead of schedule. Port of Port Townsend Executive Director Eron Berg said efficient work by Orion Marine…
Sailing Foundation to Host Two Hands-on Safety at Sea Seminars in March
January 16, 2023
The Sailing Foundation will be hosting US Sailing International Offshore Hands-on Safety at Sea Seminars on Sunday, March 5, Sunday, March 19, 2023. Safety at Sea Courses are for everyone — cruisers, powerboaters, sailboat…