USCG Rescues Sailor in 30-foot Seas, 70-knot Winds
The US Coast Guard rescued a man from a disabled sailboat approximately 145 nautical miles west of Sitka, Alaska on October 11. Incredibly, the weather conditions were observed to be 70-knot winds and 30-foot seas with…
Two Pacific Northwest Legends Officially Inducted into National Sailing Hall of Fame
Everyone at 48° North extends a hearty congratulations to two legends in the PNW sailing community — Dick Rose and Carl Buchan — for their induction into the National Sailing Hall of Fame (NSHOF) this week. Along with 9…
Two Important Washington State Park Updates for Boaters
MOORAGE DOCK AT SEQUIM BAY STATE PARK CLOSES PERMANENTLY, BOAT LAUNCH DOCK WILL REMAIN OPEN. The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission permanently closed the moorage dock at Sequim Bay State Park on September 15,…
Vaccine Cards Required in British Columbia
Effective September 13, those born on or before 2009 must have at least one dose of a Covid-19 vaccine and be fully vaccinated by October 24 in order to enter certain businesses and attend ticketed events in British…
A Real Live Boat Show: Boats Afloat is Underway!
The show at South Lake Union is going great, and runs through this Sunday evening. Walking through the entry gate, you could almost forget that it had been so long. The familiar sights, sounds, and exhibitors of the…
Fisheries Supply/48° North Swap Meet Postponed to Spring 2022
Unfortunately this weekend's Swap Meet is a no-go. Fingers crossed for next spring! Things were looking good, dates were picked and plans were made, and boat-folk around the Pacific Northwest had started clearing their…
The Sailing Foundation’s Online Auction: Some Real Good Stuff to Support a Really Great Organization
Support The Sailing Foundation during their 50th Anniversary Auction, which is open now and ends this Saturday at 7:00 p.m. PDT. An essential local non-profit, The Sailing Foundation (TSF) has turned 50 and continues its…
View Virtual Wooden Boat Festival Content for FREE!
If, like us, you're bummed that the Wooden Boat Festival has been canceled... the organizers are offering help in the form of some free Festival flavor. If we can’t be together, we can still celebrate wooden boats! Just…
Maritime High School Welcomes Inaugural Class on Sept. 2
Through a unique partnership, the Highline School District is opening the Maritime High School to provide students with hands-on, project-based maritime learning. Maritime High School, a public school for students in South…
Tough Decision Made to Cancel the 2021 Wooden Boat Festival
Despite the best efforts to put on a safe and fun Wooden Boat Festival this year, the difficult decision was made to cancel the event. In this rapidly shifting world of COVID-19, the Wooden Boat Foundation and Northwest…