On Time and Under Budget: Point Hudson Marina Reopens After $12M Jetty Project

The jetty replacement that has taken two winters is now complete, giving this historic Port Townsend marina new life. The Point Hudson jetties that form the breakwater for the Port of Port Townsend’s beautiful, historic…

PNW Hero: Christina Wolfe

Orcas Island sailor Chris Wolfe was…

Save the Date: Spring Boats Afloat Show on Lake Union is April 25-28

The Northwest Yacht Brokers Association's spring in-the-water boat show at South Lake Union returns in April and invites you to: "Explore. Dream. Discover." The Pacific Northwest’s largest spring boat show arrives in South…

Buy or Sell, the Marine Thrift Swap Meet is Coming!

The Marine Thrift Swap Meet is coming to Port Townsend on Saturday, April 6 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Join your fellow boaters at one of the PNW's best bargain boating bazaars to stock up on used and useful tools, hardware, boat…

Shifting Gears: Local Knowledge

Ever since we’ve had boats that stay in the water, we have kept them moored in Tacoma. Often, we look for a quick weekend getaway or overnight trip close to home, and our favorite spot over the years has been the county park…

Editor’s Letter: 48° North is Asking for Your Support

Dear friends and fans of 48° North, Since 48° North became a nonprofit publication by joining the Northwest Maritime Center (NWMC) in 2018, the magazine and website have improved and expanded, and we hope you are…

Race to Alaska Podcast Introduces this Year’s Awesome Nutcases, Um…Er, Racers

The R2AK team is at it again, giving fans a deeper, podcast-ier window into the lives, perspectives, and personalities of 2024's slate of racers. Whether you're a casual fan or an enthusiast who wears out your mouse button…

Boat Test: Allures 45.9

Great visibility up the side…

Fisheries Supply Spring Swap Meet Set for April 20

Spring is on the horizon and so is the always-popular Fisheries Supply Swap Meet — Saturday, April 20!