Rigging Showcase at the Wooden Boat Festival
The Wooden Boat Festival (September 11-13) always has a ton of things to see, do, and learn for boat geeks, and we're particularly excited about this year's Rigging Showcase, which will be presented by master riggers from…
Diesel, Diapers, and Desolation Sound
Over the last eight years, my wife Jenny and I sailed thousands of miles aboard our Alberg 37, Maya. We’ve circumnavigated Vancouver Island, sailed to Alaska, and spent several winters cruising Pacific Mexico. We’ve made…
Destinations: Tale of Two Anchorages
In our latest Destinations story courtesy of Salish Sea Pilot, we find out how two anchorages, though close in proximity, can offer up completely different experiences. The crew of Silom has had some unpleasant anchorages,…
Editor’s Letter: 45 Years, and Lots More to Come!
What makes a milestone? Everybody loves a round number, but the quantity merely prompts the occasion to mark what’s come before and what it says about the present and future. Of course, I’m talking about this fine magazine.…
RVYC Salish Sea Regatta Registration Now Open
Royal Vancouver Yacht Club's annual Salish Sea Regatta is coming up on September 11-13 and registration is open to those looking for an exciting racing experience. This year will be the 6th Annual Salish Sea Regatta. A…
Your Contributions Fill Our Sails – Please Support 48° North!
Coinciding with our 45th anniversary, 48° North is making our annual request for financial support from you, our faithful readers. As a free, non-profit publication, 48º North depends on contributions from the community of…
Fall Boats Afloat Show Coming to South Lake Union
The Fall Boats Afloat Show will be coming to Seattle’s South Lake Union from September 17 - 20, spotlighting a world-class fleet of sailing yachts, high performance craft, the latest gear, and much more. This must-attend…
NMTA Grow Boating Grant Applications Now Open
The Northwest Marine Trade Association (NMTA) is once again making funds available for promoting boating in the Northwest; deadline to apply is October 31, 2026. The Northwest Marine Trade Association’s (NMTA) Grow Boating…
Race Report: J/70 National Championship
“Mrrrzzz.” Shaking off a sublime summer Saturday stupor, I pulled out the buzzing phone. Would I be interested and available to join a team for the J/70 National Championship in Santa Barbara in just under two weeks? Um……
2026 J/105 North Americans Coming to Seattle
Racers around the region have surely noted the ramp-up in J/105 activity, and now the big event is on the horizon! Corinthian Yacht Club (CYC) of Seattle is excited to host the 2026 J/105 North Americans presented by the…