New Web Archive Devoted to a Classic PNW Sailboat Design
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…
Eight Bells: Steve Ward
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…
Urgent! Comment on Possible Blake Island Marina Changes
Changes could be coming to one of Washington State's most beloved boating destinations — now's your chance to weigh in. The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission is developing the Blake Island Marine State…
Northwest Maritime Academy Opens Office and Training Facility in Anacortes
Anacortes continues to grow as a hub for marine industry businesses and education. It's now home to Northwest Maritime Academy's new facility. Just like life at sea, change is a constant in the maritime world in the Pacific…
Want to Join the 48° North Crew?!
48° North is hiring a Magazine Designer who can bring to life stories and information about sailing, boating, cruising, and paddling in the Pacific Northwest. The designer works with the 48° North editorial and…
Inaugural Spring Boats Afloat Show Will Set Sail in April
A new spring in-the-water boat show will take place at South Lake Union next month. Pacific Northwest boaters are no doubt familiar with the long-running Lake Union Boats Afloat Show that takes place in mid-September. The…
Pacific Northwest Offshore Race Changes Finish Venue for 2022
The late-spring classic that brings its fleet north up the Washington Coast will forego its traditional finish in Victoria, BC, and once again heads to Port Angeles. As we put together the SARC for 2022, we were excited to…
She Tells Sea Tales Will Happen Virtually on March 5
‘She Tells Sea Tales’ Elevates Voices of Women Mariners, Underrepresented in Maritime Industry Our Northwest Maritime Center (NWMC) colleagues do some of the coolest and most impactful stuff in the the Pacific Northwest…
New Program Prepares Crews for Commercial Fishing Jobs
Want to have an on-the-water adventure in Alaska? This new program will give you the experience you need to get a commercial fishing job. The Gig Harbor BoatShop and Washington Sea Grant are launching the Purse Seine Vessel…
Calling All High School Sailors!
Now is the time to join or support a local high school sailing program in the PNW This article was originally published in the February 2022 issue of 48° North As the spring season for high school sailing rapidly approaches,…
