CYC Seattle ‘Fridays in February’ Speakers On Tap
CYC Seattle has three speakers lined up for the rest of February to provide fun, inspiring, and informative stories. On Friday evenings in February, Seattle area boaters are invited to join fellow sailors at the Corinthian…
Come Visit 48° North at the Seattle Boat Show!
The big Seattle Boat Show is on, 48° North is here, and we want to see you! Come say hi! Today is one of our favorite days of the boating year, and that's notable because it's not a day on the water. When the announcement is…
Sea Tow Foundation Life Jacket Loaner Program Grant Applications Now Open
If your organization is interested in being a life jacket loaner program host, the 2026 Sea Tow Foundation Life Jacket Loaner Program Grant Application is now open. Submissions will be accepted through Saturday, February……
See the Seattle Boat Show in a Whole New Light—After Dark
This winter, the nine-day Seattle Boat Show (January 30 - February 7) is dropping anchor on daylight and sailing straight into the night with a special event on the two Friday nights of the show’s run. Introducing Boat Show…
Registration Open for the 2026 Women’s Sailing Conference
Open to women of all skill levels for dockside and classroom sessions, the Women’s Sailing Conference will be held March 20-22, in Long Beach, California. The National Women’s Sailing Association (NWSA) and Southern…
Loads of Boats and Boatloads of Fun at the 2026 Seattle Boat Show
The 2026 Seattle Boat Show returns to Lumen Field Event Center and Bell Harbor Marina January 30 through February 7 with some new features and promotions to explore. As the largest recreational boating event on the West…
NMTA Awards $16,000 in Grow Boating Grants
The Northwest Marine Trade Association (NMTA) announced that it has awarded $16,000 in Grow Boating grants to 10 nonprofits and community programs working to expand boating access, education, and on-the-water experiences…
Seattle Boat Show Announces 144 Free Boating & Fishing Seminars for 2026
For boaters looking to grow their skills, confidence, and on-the-water know-how, the Seattle Boat Show is the place to be Friday, January 30– Saturday, February 7, 2026. This year's show celebrates one of its most beloved…
Skagit Valley College Launches New Marine Surveying Program
Skagit Valley College is launching a new nine-week professional course this winter to prepare students for careers as professional marine surveyors. The program, Marine Surveying: Yachts and Small Craft, is in-person and…
Baja HaHa Changing of the Guard, Chuck Skewes Takes the Helm
Longtime friend of 48° North and Vashon Island native, Chuck Skewes, has been increasingly involved with the Baja Haha, and he will now be at the center of this beloved West Coast group cruising event. Of course, Chuck still…