48° North Hosts Another Successful Tropical Night for Duck Dodge Racers
The super fun summertime tradition returns to Seattle's Lake Union, tiki raft and all. It was great to see you all out there! It's been called the best party on the water anywhere on the West Coast, and it still delivers.…
40 Years of Fun! Celebrating 48° North’s 40th Anniversary
This article was originally published in the August 2021 issue of 48° North. In 1981, a couple of guys bellied up on barstools and had an idea… 478 monthly issues later, the good ship 48° North continues to sail, flying the…
BC Boat Show at Port Sidney Returns in Late September
The BC Boat Show at Port Sidney Marina has grown to become the largest in-water boat show on Canada's west coast. Around the region, boaters and those in the boating industry are celebrating the return of in-person boat…
PNW Crew Gears Up to Do Fastnet Race in August
A group of Puget Sound sailors — including 48° North racing columnist, Stephanie Campbell — will soon head to the UK to compete in the world's largest offshore race, the Fastnet! It all started with a call from my friend…
Seattle Boats Afloat Show Returning to South Lake Union
Mark your calendars for September 16-19, the Seattle Boats Afloat Show is coming back to South Lake Union! After taking a year off due to the pandemic, the Boats Afloat Show is ready to make its triumphant return to the…
Southern Marinas Acquires Elliott Bay Marina
The iconic Seattle marina — one of the largest private marinas on the West Coast — has changed hands. Southern Marinas Holdings II, LLC, a partnership between a Denver-based private investment firm and Southern Marinas,…
How Healthy is the Salish Sea? The EPA and Environment Canada Answer the Question
As boaters, we care deeply about the special place that we call home. But how healthy are the waters of the Salish Sea that we cherish so much? The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and Environment and Climate Change…
State Parks Begins Mooring Buoy Repair Project in San Juan Islands
The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission began contracted mooring buoy repair work on July 12. The months-long maintenance project will service salvageable state-owned, public mooring buoys to ensure they are in…
The Northern Century Race is ON!
Anacortes Yacht Club invites all PNW sailboat racers to come out for the Northern Century Race, August 13th - 15th. Billed as “the hardest race you’ll ever love”, the 100 mile event features sailing under the August stars…
National Sailing Hall of Fame Announces 2021 Class
The National Sailing Hall of Fame recently announced its inductee class for 2021, and two PNW sailing greats made the list — Carl Buchan and Dick Rose. “The remarkable achievements of this year’s class exemplify excellence…