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Port Townsend Yacht Club Night of Gold March 28
On March 28, the Port Townsend Yacht Club (PTYC) is hosting a fundraiser for the PTYC Fund for Marine Trades & Sciences—Night of Gold. The evening’s presentation will weave the story of the Ship of Gold, which is a blend…
Destinations: Quietly Memorable Kwakume
In our latest Destinations column courtesy of SalishSeaPilot.com, we learn about a protected and quaint anchorage along the central coast of British Columbia. Sometimes I just want things to be safe and easy for a night—in…
Shifting Gears: Fresh Eyes on Fishing
A Friendly Neighbor Sparks a Fondness for Fishing and More Days on the Water Ever since we began boating on the Salish Sea, we have encountered crowds of boats in certain seasons and locations chasing salmon. We love salmon,…
Editor’s Letter: Time Well Spent
As a parent of young children, I think a lot about time—both its fleeting nature and how I used to have more of it. I made good use of my freedom in those time-rich, pre-kid days—I certainly sailed a lot—but I neither…
Come Visit 48° North at the Seattle Boat Show!
The big Seattle Boat Show is on, 48° North is here, and we want to see you! Come say hi! Today is one of our favorite days of the boating year, and that's notable because it's not a day on the water. When the announcement is…
48° North’s Top 25 Race Boats of 2025
What a year for sailboat racing in the Pacific Northwest! Many of our qualifying events saw upticks in attendance and it seemed like there was a little more even distribution of winning results across the fleets. More boats…
Local Racers Win J/70 North American Championships
A Conversation with new J/70 North American Champions Dalton Bergan and Alyosha Strum-Palerm
Sea Tow Foundation Life Jacket Loaner Program Grant Applications Now Open
If your organization is interested in being a life jacket loaner program host, the 2026 Sea Tow Foundation Life Jacket Loaner Program Grant Application is now open. Submissions will be accepted through Saturday, February……
Advanced Race Management Seminar at Corinthian Yacht Club of Seattle
Facilitating sailboat races as a member of the race committee is fun, engaging, and rewarding, not to mention it’s a tremendous service to the sailing community! You’ll never find a more direct path to getting involved with…