Help Protect Desolation Sound’s Prideaux Haven
With the help of cruisers and nature lovers around the region, BC Parks Foundation is working to purchase and preserve property in Prideaux Haven that borders Desolation Sound Marine Provincial Park. Protecting and…
NMTA Announces Available Grant Funding for Grow Boating Programs
The Northwest Marine Trade Association (NMTA) is once again making funds available for promoting boating in the Northwest; deadline to apply is Oct 31, 2025. The Northwest Marine Trade Association’s (NMTA) Grow Boating…
I Want To Go To Maritime High School
Washington State Ferries and Maritime High School work together for the unique Classroom on the Water program. Any experienced mariner will tell you, each time you step aboard a boat there’s a learning opportunity—Northwest…
New Washington Fishermen’s Convention to Spotlight State’s Fishing Industry
The first-ever Washington Fishermen’s Convention is coming to Westport this winter, aimed at unifying and celebrating the state’s diverse fishing industry while bringing new and prospective fishermen into the fold. The…
Boats Afloat Show is ON Through September 14
Come check out all the boats and visit the 48° North booth to say hello and grab the latest edition or any other 2025 issue! The Boats Afloat Show at South Lake Union, produced by the Northwest Yacht Brokers Association, is…
Port Townsend Wooden Boat Festival Is Underway!
Launching Friday September 5, 2025, the region's beloved (also the nation's largest) Wooden Boat Festival is ready to welcome you and there's a ton to make it a great experience. Through the morning mist, the unmistakable…
Fisheries Supply Fall Swap Meet Set for October 4
When fall arrives, so too does the always-popular Fisheries Supply Swap Meet. The highly anticipated Fisheries Supply Fall Swap Meet is back on Saturday, October 4, 2025 from 6 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dive into a sea of boat parts…
In the Biz: Duckworks Relauched for Plans and Sails
Small boat builders and the build-curious rejoice, Duckworks lives! It's been restarted (in 2.0 mode) by its founder as a marketplace for boat building plans and sails to match. A few months ago, we announced that the…
New Ownership and Energy at North Sails Seattle
North Sails Seattle is an independently-owned franchise of the world’s largest sail manufacturer, and as of August 1, 2025, this local sail loft has new owners. Accomplished sailors Alyosha Strum-Palerm and Tim Scanlon have…
Beats on the Bay 2025: A Floating Concert Series on Bellingham Bay
Join fellow boaters and community members for a magical, music-filled summer on the water as the Community Boating Center (CBC) and the Schooner Zodiac proudly present Beats on the Bay, a one-of-a-kind floating concert…