Classic Yacht Association Announces Annual Bell Harbor Rendezvous in June
A Seattle tradition returns to the city center to celebrate the region's classic yachts and those who love them. For anyone interested in or devoted to classic boats and yachts, the Pacific Northwest offers many options to…
D’Arcy Island Marine Park Gets Two New Mooring Buoys
Two new mooring buoys have been installed in the Gulf Islands National Park Reserve at D’Arcy Island, between Sidney and Victoria in Haro Strait. D’Arcy Island Marine Park is a tiny 83-hectare park that was once used as a…
Boats Afloat Show Docks in South Lake Union, April 27-30
This year's Boats Afloat Show on Lake Union (April 27-30) will feature a world-class display of power and sailing yachts, professional marine exhibitors, and a full line-up of other shoreside activities. The spring edition…
Fisheries Supply Spring Swap Meet is April 29
Spring is here and so is the Fisheries Supply Swap Meet — Saturday, April 29! Join hundreds of your fellow boaters, bargain hunters, and deal makers to celebrate what has become a Pacific Northwest tradition. This…
Serious Fun with Hands-on Safety at Sea Training
This year's Safety at Sea Seminars are once again a smashing success in terms of quality and educational value. The expanded participation adds new excitement! Offshore racers know that World Sailing requires high-quality…
Buy or Sell, the Marine Thrift Swap Meet is Coming!
The Marine Thrift Swap Meet is coming to Port Townsend on Saturday, April 1, 2023. Join your fellow boaters at one of the PNW's best bargain boating bazaars to stock up on used and useful tools, hardware, boat supplies, and…
Decorate Your Boat and Join the Seattle Easter Boat Parade on April 8
The fourth annual Seattle Easter Boat Parade is coming to Lake Union on April 8. Get your crew together, decorate your boat and join the fun! Registered vessel check-in and line up is at 1:45 p.m. and the parade begins at…
Washington Maritime Heritage Area Receives Additional Funding from M.J. Murdock Trust
The M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust grants $350,000 to advance the newly-designated Maritime Washington National Heritage Area. The M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust has granted $350,000 to advance the creation of the Maritime…
Come Visit 48° North at the Seattle Boat Show!
The big Seattle Boat Show is underway, and we'd love to see you here! For 76 years, the Seattle Boat Show has been helping Pacific Northwest boaters find the boats of their dreams, and outfit them splendidly for the waters…
Registration Now Open for 48° North’s 2023 Cruising Rally
The 48° North Cruising Rally is back for another great year, running from July 23-28, 2023. Registration recently opened, so sign up and join the fun! Some of the 2021 Rally crew. TL;DR: Sign up here! The 48° North Cruising…