Be Whale Wise: Stay 1,000 Yards Away
With the summer boating and cruising season upon us, the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) is reminding boaters to follow the law and protect endangered Southern Resident killer whales (SRKW) by staying 1,000…
Washington Marine State Parks Looking for Hosts
If you're an avid boater in Washington and want to help our marine state parks and your fellow boaters, consider volunteering this summer as a marine park host! Marine park hosts assist boaters as they enter moorage areas,…
Editor’s Letter: Northbound
As a devoted summer camp kid growing up in Minnesota, I can easily recall every sensory input—scents, sounds, and sights—that instinctively readied me for my annual journey to the northwoods and border lakes. Decades later…
Join PSSC for “Beyond Home Waters” with Paul Tsai
The Puget Sound Cruising Club (PSCC ) is inviting boaters to an evening with local bluewater sailor and author Paul Tsai on June 19, as he shares his experiences leaping beyond our familiar home waters to explore two of the…
24th Annual PNW Pirates Bash Set For August 21-23 in Poulsbo
Since 2002, the PNW Pirates Bash has been making waves across Puget Sound and has evolved into a beloved annual pilgrimage for a dedicated crew of sailors known as the Pacific Northwest Pirates. The 24th edition will be…
#TBT: Brush Up on Your Anchoring Etiquette
Memorial Day is behind us and summer cruising season is here! In our latest Throwback Thursday we provide some tips and reminders for being a good neighbor when picking that all important spot to drop the hook. Whether it’s…
A Smashing Success: The 50th PNW Offshore
The 50th Anniversary running of the Pacific Northwest Offshore Race was a memorable one, largely for two reasons. First, Race Captain Denny Damore and his energetic volunteer team did an amazing job promoting the event…
Come Sailing in the Summer Twilight Series on Ludlow Bay
Set your calendars for Thursday, June 18, the first outing of the 2026 Twilight Sailing Series, brought to you by the Port Ludlow Yacht Club (PLYC) and the Port Ludlow Marina. On four Thursday afternoons this summer, sailors…
Join the Racing Fun at the Whidbey Summer Classic Regatta July 10-12
The waters of Penn Cove are about to come alive again as the Whidbey Summer Classic Regatta (WSCR, Whisker for short) returns for another unforgettable weekend of racing, July 10-12. The regatta is quickly becoming one of…
Understanding Your Boat’s Safety Gear
The subject of safety gear has always been at the top of my list. This seems like a good place for me to return to 48° North. Safe boating affects us all, and safety at sea is inherently situational. My time in the U.S.…
