Fisheries Supply Spring Swap Meet Set for April 25

When spring arrives, so does the always-popular Fisheries Supply Swap Meet. The highly anticipated Fisheries Supply Spring Swap Meet is back on Saturday, April 25, 2026 from 6 a.m. to 1 p.m. New this year: Fisheries will be…

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…

48° North Goes East: Annapolis Sailboat Show

What a fun and invigorating boat show experience. Such an array of new boat designs, so much sailing positivity, and a surprising amount of PNW presence. The Annapolis Sailboat Show's reputation precedes it. I've been…

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…

Race Week Sets Sail in Bellingham on Monday

Summer's week-long sailboat racing funfest is North Sound bound and kicks off Monday. The new venue provides fresh course options to go with all the event's great traditions. The event that is summer’s sailboat racing…

SEVENTY48 Launches Today! Cheer on Racers at the Tacoma Start or Follow Online

The human powered adventure race, SEVENTY48, begins tonight in Tacoma's Foss Waterway. Join the fun at the start, or follow the hundred-plus teams online! Now in its seventh running, SEVENTY48 continues to deliver for its…

One More Day to Enjoy Anacortes Boat & Yacht Show

The Anacortes Boat & Yacht Show featuring Trawlerfest is on, and it's great! Saturday May 17 is your last day to check out the show. Yesterday, I got to visit the Anacortes Boat and Yacht Show, an event that continues to…

State Parks to Co-Host Washington Coast Cleanup on April 19

We are devotees of Washington's waters and shorelines and active users/appreciators of the State Parks, and thus are excited to share an excellent opportunity to get out and help this weekend! As a proud member of the…

Marine Thrift Swap Meet, April 5 in Port Townsend

The Marine Thrift Swap Meet is back to serve and stoke boat folk of all stripes. Join your fellow boaters at one of the PNW’s best bargain boating bazaars to stock up on used and useful tools, hardware, boat supplies, and…