Award-Winning Documentary About Callahan’s “Adrift” Now Streaming
At 48° North, we think of Steve Callahan as a friend after working together on a Wooden Boat Festival panel and consider his 48° North interview to be one of our favorite conversations in recent memory—it was so good we…
Be Whale Wise Launching Second Year of the Boater Ambassador Program
If you have a passion for engaging with your local boating community and also want to help be a part of protecting marine wildlife in the Salish Sea, consider becoming a Be Whale Wise Boater Ambassador. Be Whale Wise, in…
$1.3M Gift from Camilla Chandler Foundation Supports Boat School Students
The Northwest School of Wooden Boatbuilding (NWSWB) recently announced that it has received a $1.3 million gift from the Camilla Chandler Foundation which the school used to fully retire the debt on their academic…
Maritime Washington National Heritage Area Awards Grants Supporting Maritime Heritage
Congratulations to the organizations across Washington State who are receiving a total of $100,000 in funding for projects that support our region’s maritime heritage. These grants will expand ways for residents and visitors…
Bellingham SeaFeast Coming Sept. 26-27
Bellingham SeaFeast is back on September 26-27 and there will once again be a lot of great food, entertainment, and activities for the whole family. SeaFeast is dedicated to building community around Bellingham's working…
The Fall Boats Afloat Show is ON and 48° North is Here!
48° North is thrilled to be back at the Fall Boats Afloat Show at South Lake Union. You can find our booth in the East Dock Shoreside Exhibitor Tent, so stop by, say hello and grab the latest edition! The Boats Afloat Show…
WBF Panel: Lifestyle To A Living—YouTube and Other Boat-Related Revenue, Hosted By 48N’s Joe Cline
Have you ever asked yourself something like this: Should I start a YouTube Channel to support my boat-habit? If I chronicle the restoration of an old boat, could it help fund the project? Could I share stories of a big…
Make a Difference, Join the International Beach Cleanup on Sept. 19
Join coastal communities from around the world in the 2026 International Coastal Cleanup on Saturday, September 19 to cleanup participating Pacific Coast and Strait of Juan de Fuca beaches. Most of the cleanups will take…
Boaters Encouraged to ‘Share the Water’ as Orcas Return to Puget Sound
As we make our return to fall, the Southern Resident orcas are coming back to forage for salmon in Puget Sound. Accordingly, the Orcas Network is reminding boaters to steer clear. Here's their latest report. Members of the…
Application for the 2027 Van Isle 360 Race is Open
Applications for the 2027 Van Isle 360 International Yacht Race opened on July 2, 2026, and within 10 days there were 8 submissions under consideration! The race is set to take place from Friday, June 4, 2027, through…