One of the amazing aspects of…
Race Report: Southern Straits 2025
From a light air morning start to a full on gale building at night, this year's Southern Straits Race was a slow-motion, fast-motion affair. Southern Straits is always held over Easter Weekend and this year Easter was in…
Around the Americas Expedition Launching May 3 in Anacortes
After months of boat projects and preparation, the research sailing vessel One Ocean will be departing for its 14-month Around the Americas education and research expedition on May 3 from Anacortes. Skagit Valley College…
Mustang Survival Hudson and Helix…Race Report: Blakely Rock Benefit Race
It was a light air coin toss in this year's lap around Blakely Rock dedicated to Carol Pearl.
Introducing Necessary or Nice: Full Enclosures
Welcome to the first installment of Necessary or Nice, a new column where we tackle the age-old question for cruisers and sailors alike: Is a particular “thing” truly essential for cruising, or is it a nicety that makes life…
State Parks to Co-Host Washington Coast Cleanup on April 19
We are devotees of Washington's waters and shorelines and active users/appreciators of the State Parks, and thus are excited to share an excellent opportunity to get out and help this weekend! As a proud member of the…
Wooden Boat Festival Early Bird Tickets On Sale Now
Join your fellow boating enthusiasts in Port Townsend on September 5–7, 2025, for the 48th Wooden Boat Festival! The largest festival of wooden boats in North America, the festival is a place where kids and adults alike…
Close to the Water: Small Boats, Big Influence
A 16-foot Jim Michalak-designed Scram Pram,…
Video: A Tricky Tank Install and More Paint for Duracell
48° North contributors Matt Steverson and Janneke Petersen have been busy with their racer-to-cruiser refit of the Open 60 Duracell, most recently completing a tricky install of a new diesel tank and more. We love following…