Boat Test: Island Packet 42 Motor Sailer
Island Packet Yachts is building toward a nearly 50-year legacy. Founded by naval architect Bob Johnson in 1979 and growing to notoriety as one of the prominent American sailboat builders, Island Packet has ushered in a new…
Race Report: Duwamish Head Race 2026
Hosted by the Three Tree Point Yacht Club, the Duwamish Head Race is the second of four events in the Southern Sound Series, and this year's race was a light wind affair that took skill and perseverance to finish. For most,…
Tech Talk with Sea Bits: Analog in a Digital World
After a couple-year hiatus, 48° North’s technology columnist is making a return, and we’re so excited to welcome Steve back. It’s the same great SeaBits style, but he’s made a boat upgrade to a cool steel trawler, and has…
Van Isle 360 Organizers Passing the Baton
Blast Performance Sailing and Black Wolf Racing recently announced a landmark transition for the Van Isle 360 International Yacht Race. With heartfelt appreciation, the stewardship of this legendary event will pass from…
Registration Now OPEN for 2026 48° North Cruising Rally!
Believe it or not, summer is right around the corner. Put the best week of the season on the books now, and join us for this year's 48° North Cruising Rally! Registration is open, space is limited, and we want to go cruising…
Loads of Boats and Boatloads of Fun at the 2026 Seattle Boat Show
The 2026 Seattle Boat Show returns to Lumen Field Event Center and Bell Harbor Marina January 30 through February 7 with some new features and promotions to explore. As the largest recreational boating event on the West…
Editor’s Letter: 2026, A ‘Let’s Do It’ Year
Who doesn’t love the fresh start of a new year? Boat folk certainly do, and I always join the chorus. Winter may persist for months to come, but the days are already getting longer, and there’s no better time to make plans.…
NMTA Awards $16,000 in Grow Boating Grants
The Northwest Marine Trade Association (NMTA) announced that it has awarded $16,000 in Grow Boating grants to 10 nonprofits and community programs working to expand boating access, education, and on-the-water experiences…
Tall Ship Trainees on the Statsraad Lehmkuhl
Seattle to San Francisco
Sailing away from…
