‘Friends of Odyssey’ Takes the Helm to Save Tacoma’s Tall Ship
June 20, 2022
A new non-profit called Friends of Odyssey was formed late last winter with the sole purpose of trying to save the Sea Scout Ship 190 (SSS 190) program and the aging wooden Sparkman & Stephens sailboat called Odyssey.…
Gig Harbor Boat Works Acquires “Sister-Ship” Duckworks Boat Builders Supply
June 15, 2022
Boaters benefit when like-minded, family-run companies combine forces, and the small boat equivalent of that has happened in the Pacific Northwest. It was recently announced that Gig Harbor Boat Works acquired Duckworks…
Boating News,Boats & Gear,Featured
May Products News
May 26, 2022
Keep your diesel clean, check out a new chart plotter from Simrad, and know your boat's speed with an updated SpeedPuck in the latest Products News.
» Velocitek SpeedPuck
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Marine Swap Meet at Oak Harbor Yacht Club June 4
May 24, 2022
Whether you're looking to get rid of unused gear or you're in need of some parts for your boat, the next local marine swap meet is coming up! Co-sponsored by the America’s Boating Club of Deception Pass and the Oak Harbor…
Anacortes Boat & Yacht Show Featuring Trawlerfest Starts Thursday
May 18, 2022
The Northwest Marine Trade Association (NMTA) and Anacortes Chamber of Commerce are teaming up with Trawlerfest for the 2022 Anacortes Boat & Yacht Show featuring Trawlerfest, May 19 - 21 in Anacortes, Washington. The…
Cruising,Featured,Events Coverage
CYC Tacoma Cruising Day Sail Rally, June 11
May 13, 2022
A unique approach to a fun and welcoming on-the-water event has taken shape in Tacoma. The next opportunity to get involved is coming in early June. Do you need motivation to get your boat out on the water? Are you looking…
West Coast Sailing and Zim Sailing Named Official Suppliers of the Inter-Collegiate Sailing Association
May 9, 2022
West Coast Sailing joins its affiliate Zim Sailing in a new sponsorship agreement for college sailing across the United States. A few months ago, we helped get the word about about a new holding company making waves in the…
Recreational Boat Pumpout Facilities Expanding Across Washington
April 29, 2022
State Parks Clean Vessel Act Grant Program funds $700,000 in new pumpout and floating restroom projects. Recreational boaters in Washington waters will have an easier time disposing of vessel sewage thanks to more than…
New Web Archive Devoted to a Classic PNW Sailboat Design
April 27, 2022
The beautiful Blanchard Senior Knockabout has a newly-created resource chronicling its rich history in Seattle and around the PNW. Few sailboat designs are as deeply tied with the history of sailing in the Pacific Northwest…
Boating Lifestyle,Boating News
Eight Bells: Steve Ward
April 25, 2022
Remembering and honoring the life and influence of a beloved sailor, writer, friend, and father. When Steve started contributing to 48° North in 1988, he kept pages turning with the fictional series "Adventures of Boomer…