Swiftsure 2026: Good Advice and the Cape Flattery Win
June 24, 2026
Year in and year out, the Swiftsure International Yacht Race hosted by Royal Victoria Yacht Club, seems to teach me lessons about preparation. Of all the races in the Pacific Northwest, preparing for Swiftsure most closely…
Cruising Destinations,Featured
Hikes for Boaters: Even More San Juan Islands
June 23, 2026
No reader of this publication needs to be…
Friends, Remembrances, and a Great Event: Live on the Edge
June 18, 2026
Eugene Yacht Club's always fun and unique Live on the Edge Multihull Regatta pulled some extra heartstrings in 2026. Sometimes the biggest blessings come from the smallest places! Take, for instance, the MadCatter 50 Hobie…
Take a Ride With Cascadia Sailing’s Bow Team
June 18, 2026
The author handles the pit position on the…
#TBT: Small-Boat Summer in Desolation Sound
June 18, 2026
This great story about slowing down in Desolation Sound was originally published in the October 2024 issue of 48° North. With summer cruising season upon us, it's one we're glad to revisit in our latest Throwback Thursday!…
Boat Maintenance & Repairs,Featured
Tech Talk with SeaBits: Your Digital Spares Kit
June 16, 2026
Ask any experienced cruiser what they carry for self-sufficiency and they’ll talk about impellers, belts, zincs, and hose clamps. That kind of mechanical preparedness is drilled into us from day one, and for good reason. But…
Classic Yachts Coming to Bell Harbor June 19-21
June 15, 2026
A Seattle tradition returns to the city center to celebrate the region's classic yachts and those who love them.
Rare Opportunity: Join the 48° North Crew
June 12, 2026
There's a chance to join the tight-knit 48° North crew, are you interested?


Refinishing teak decks, including sanding,…