Catalina Yachts Rendezvous at Roche Harbor April 24-27
Catalina owners are known to have fierce brand loyalty. As it happens, they also throw a great party and their annual long weekend to connect and celebrate is coming at the end of April. If you have a Catalina, you're…
The Seattle Boat Show is Here!
The red carpets, the drool-worthy new boats with a freshly buffed sheen, the cheery din of old friends greeting one another and budding enthusiasts exploring their dreams... Friends, it's Seattle Boat Show time! I'm coming…
48° North Editor’s Picks: 2025 Seattle Boat Show Seminars
The Seattle Boat Show starts Friday and there’s a new lineup of FREE educational seminars for boaters of all stripes to enjoy—150, to be exact! With seminars on favorite destinations, safety, technology, cruising, fishing…
Celebration of Life for Kurt Hoehne, February 8
There will be an opportunity to honor and celebrate the life of our friend Kurt Hoehne on February 8 at the Corinthian Yacht Club of Seattle clubhouse. We continue to miss our friend Kurt, and keep is friends and family in…
New Killer Whale Watching and Proximity Law Takes Effect in Washington
Boaters throughout the region cherish the Southern Resident killer whales and celebrate the chance to see them. Whether you're seeking them out or coming across whales by chance, new regulations are now in place to better…
Help Us Out! Participate in 48N’s Readers Survey
By learning more about who you are and what you care about, you help 48° North set a new compass bearing as we sail into 2025! Happy New Year, friends! As we turn the page on our calendars, it’s time for us to freshen up a…
NMTA Awards $15,500 in Grow Boating Grants
The Northwest Marine Trade Association (NMTA) is proud to announce that its Grow Boating Committee has awarded $15,500 in grants to 14 organizations dedicated to improving boating access and experiences in the Pacific…
Seattle Boat Show Adds More Seminars, Panels and New Topics for 2025
Boating enthusiasts have more to explore than ever at the 2025 Seattle Boat Show, now featuring 150 free seminars on boating and fishing, up from 125 in 2024. With sessions on safety, technology, cruising, fishing and an…
NWSWB Launches Search for Executive Director, Delivers on Key Initiatives
After 10 incredible years as Executive Director of the Northwest School of Wooden Boatbuilding (NWSWB), Betsy Davis is planning for a joyful handoff of her leadership responsibilities in June 2025.
Seattle Christmas Boat Parade Setting Sail on December 14
A Seattle holiday classic is back in 2024, as the Christmas Boat Parade will bring local boaters together to light up the night and celebrate the season. It's that time of year again to bust out your boat's Christmas lights…