R.W. Confer Racing at Olympia…
Kayaker rescues crabber from burning boat
Wow, this is quite a rescue! A kayaker takes matters into her own hands and sets out to assist a commercial crabber from his burning vessel. Glad everyone is safe... This video was apparently shot on January 31, 2018 near…
Beyond Fun: A Panel Presented by Northwest Women in Boating
Now in it’s 12th year and taking place on January 31, Women’s Day at the Seattle Boat Show featured the all-day Boat University course designed specifically for female boaters. There were also free seminars with numerous…
Captain…Video | Boat crash on the Columbia River
The chilling footage below is from a collision near buoy 10 on the Columbia River. It took place last summer and has been making the rounds as a cautionary tale for boaters everywhere. Fortunately nobody was seriously…
What a find! Local weather and ocean info from NANOOS and UW
We came across this weather and ocean data website recently and were truly surprised we hadn't found it sooner. Created in collaboration between the University of Washington and the Northwest Association of Networked Ocean…
Salish Sea Pilot rebuilds and redesigns for 2018
Our favorite cruising guides for the Pacific Northwest just got a makeover. Check out what's new with the Salish Sea Pilot...
Winds of Change: Rod Rigging Functionality, Interchangability, and Availability Considering Industry Changes
This article, by Lisa Vizzini, was originally published in the June 2017 issue of 48° North. Earlier this year, the sailboat industry was shaken when Hall Spars and Navtec Rigging Solutions closed their United States…
Earlier this week, twelve…
Important Inspiration at “Women in Boating” Panel
A competitive rower, a commercial captain, a maritime tradeswoman, a lifelong learner, and a cruising author; the women of the 2017 Northwest Women in Boating panel lead inspiring lives both on and off the water. Coinciding…