On Time and Under Budget: Point Hudson Marina Reopens After $12M Jetty Project
March 15, 2024
The jetty replacement that has taken two winters is now complete, giving this historic Port Townsend marina new life. The Point Hudson jetties that form the breakwater for the Port of Port Townsend’s beautiful, historic…
Save the Date: Spring Boats Afloat Show on Lake Union is April 25-28
March 13, 2024
The Northwest Yacht Brokers Association's spring in-the-water boat show at South Lake Union returns in April and invites you to: "Explore. Dream. Discover." The Pacific Northwest’s largest spring boat show arrives in South…
Buy or Sell, the Marine Thrift Swap Meet is Coming!
March 13, 2024
The Marine Thrift Swap Meet is coming to Port Townsend on Saturday, April 6 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Join your fellow boaters at one of the PNW's best bargain boating bazaars to stock up on used and useful tools, hardware, boat…
Race to Alaska Podcast Introduces this Year’s Awesome Nutcases, Um…Er, Racers
March 8, 2024
The R2AK team is at it again, giving fans a deeper, podcast-ier window into the lives, perspectives, and personalities of 2024's slate of racers. Whether you're a casual fan or an enthusiast who wears out your mouse button…
Fisheries Supply Spring Swap Meet Set for April 20
March 4, 2024
Spring is on the horizon and so is the always-popular Fisheries Supply Swap Meet — Saturday, April 20!
Columnist Lisa Mighetto Wins BWI Writing Award for Her 48N Story, “Once More, With Feeling”
February 23, 2024
Please join us in congratulating 48° North's history and cruising columnist, Lisa Mighetto—the author of our recurring series A Northwest Sailor Navigates the Past. Her always excellent work was recently recognized with an…
Cruising,Featured,Events Coverage
Only Six Spots Remain on 48° North Cruising Rally July 28 – August 2… Register today!
February 13, 2024
The 48° North Cruising Rally back again this year, and we're already over halfway to our limit of 15 boats. The rally runs from July 28 - August 2, 2024. Register while you still can, and join the fun!
Christina Wolfe of Orcas Island Wins Rolex Yachtswoman of the Year!
February 2, 2024
48° North contributor, Red Ruby Report columnist, and PNW sailor extraordinaire, Christina Wolfe, has been given an enormous honor, being selected as this year's Rolex Yachtswoman of the Year. We will be so excited to…
Come Visit 48° North at the Seattle Boat Show!
February 2, 2024
The big Seattle Boat Show is underway, and we'd love to see you here! For 77 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 Destinations,Featured,Events Coverage
CYC Seattle’s Fridays in February Series 2024
January 26, 2024
The popular presentation series returns with three new inspiring and informative evenings about cruising in Desolation Sound, the Broughtons, and Italy's Amalfi Coast. Social Hour 6:00 – 7:00 pm (No Host Bar…