Destinations: Ghosts of Yorke Island
Enjoy our latest installment courtesy of Lynne Picard of SalishSeaPilot.com about a unique island along the Inside Passage with an fascinating history. Port Neville was our destination when we left Port McNeill on a morning…
#TBT: Thoughts on Choosing a Sailing School
In our latest Throwback Thursday, we jump back to the March 2018 "Learn to Sail" issue of 48° North with some timeless tips on choosing a sailing school.
It was late February when a plan for heading…
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…
Bill and a friend work on the boat in the…
Sabotage’s Center Sound Series #1 and #2
With an Olson 29 that's new to them (and newly refit), the Sabotage crew's first two races of CYC's Center Sound Series showed the breadth and challenge of spring racing conditions in the Pacific Northwest. Last summer,…
Footloose Disabled Sailing Sets 2025 Schedule
Following their motto of “Leave your disability at the dock”, Footloose Disabled Sailing has recently announced their schedule for the 2025 sailing season. With the surrounding large lakes and waters of Puget Sound, Seattle…
After a week exploring the islands on…
Boats Afloat Show Coming with Expanded Dock Space
The Pacific Northwest’s largest spring boat show arrives in South Lake Union, April 25 - 27, 2025. The 2025 Spring Boats Afloat Show will be bigger than ever when it returns to Seattle’s Lake Union for three days at the end…
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48° North is making its annual request for your support. Your contributions mean more than you know! Dear Friends and Fans of 48° North, 48° North is proud to be a free non-profit publication, and is even more proud to be…
