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…
The Journey of Pigeon: A Seaglider Saga
You may have recently heard about the rescue of the University of Washington's Seaglider, Pigeon, in the Pacific Ocean by a cruising family from British Columbia. Here's the incredible story courtesy of UW's Layla Airola...…
Maritime Education Youth Scholarships Awarded at Compass Courses Edmonds
Some of the region's brightest future mariners receive scholarships to help them launch. Maritime Institute’s Compass Courses Maritime Training center in Edmonds hosted the 2025 Norm Manly Maritime Education Scholarship…
Whatcom County Vessel Turn-In Recycling Event
If you have a vessel that is falling apart, and you don’t know what to do with it, apply for this summer’s Port of Bellingham Vessel Turn-In event. The program will properly dispose of your vessel with the majority of the…
SEVENTY48 Launches Today! Cheer on Racers at the Tacoma Start or Follow Online
The human powered adventure race, SEVENTY48, begins tonight in Tacoma's Foss Waterway. Join the fun at the start, or follow the hundred-plus teams online! Now in its seventh running, SEVENTY48 continues to deliver for its…
Study Indicates Building New Hybrid Ferries In-State Good For Washington Economy
Each ferry built in-state would support 1,200 jobs, $131 million in wages, $338 milliion to Washington businesses, and $32 million in local taxes. The following press release from the Port of Everett was sent to 48° North…
One More Day to Enjoy Anacortes Boat & Yacht Show
The Anacortes Boat & Yacht Show featuring Trawlerfest is on, and it's great! Saturday May 17 is your last day to check out the show. Yesterday, I got to visit the Anacortes Boat and Yacht Show, an event that continues to…
Free Mobile Pump-Out Coming to West Puget Sound
A new free mobile pump-out boat has launched in West Puget Sound to serve recreational boaters during the summer cruising season. Recreational boaters in West Puget Sound have a new and environmentally friendly way to…
Lake Union Seaplane Advisory Buoys Go In Again On Memorial Day, Boaters Asked to ‘Mind The Zone’
As Memorial Day Weekend approaches, it's the time of year when Seaplane Advisory Buoys will once again be put in place on Lake Union, asking boaters for the courtesy of awareness and accommodating seaplane traffic. If you’ve…