North U Performance Race Week Coming to Seattle in September
American Sailing's Performance Race Week presented by North U will once again be coming to the Seattle Sailing Club to help refine your racing skills. Held from September 15-19, 2025, seasoned coaches aboard J/80s are there…
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…
Orcas Island’s Chris Wolfe Skippering Accomplished Team of Local Sailors at International Women’s Championship
New York Yacht Club recently announced a slate of skippers and teams to contest the inaugural International Women's Championship in September. Among them is 2023 Rolex Yachtswoman of the Year (and 48° North contributor),…
A Fresh Breeze at CYC: Doublehanded ORC Racing Sets Sail
As doublehand racing continues to gain traction, a new Wednesday night fleet is taking shape and encouraging more competitors to join in the fun. If you’ve spent any time around Shilshole on a Wednesday evening, you’ve…
The Journey of Pigeon: A Seaglider Saga
You may have recently heard about the rescue of the University of Washington's Seaglider, Pigeon, in the Pacific Ocean by a cruising family from British Columbia. Here's the incredible story courtesy of UW's Layla Airola...…
Maritime Education Youth Scholarships Awarded at Compass Courses Edmonds
Some of the region's brightest future mariners receive scholarships to help them launch. Maritime Institute’s Compass Courses Maritime Training center in Edmonds hosted the 2025 Norm Manly Maritime Education Scholarship…
Whatcom County Vessel Turn-In Recycling Event
If you have a vessel that is falling apart, and you don’t know what to do with it, apply for this summer’s Port of Bellingham Vessel Turn-In event. The program will properly dispose of your vessel with the majority of the…
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…
Study Indicates Building New Hybrid Ferries In-State Good For Washington Economy
Each ferry built in-state would support 1,200 jobs, $131 million in wages, $338 milliion to Washington businesses, and $32 million in local taxes. The following press release from the Port of Everett was sent to 48° North…
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…
