Tall Ship Trainees on the Statsraad Lehmkuhl
January 2, 2026
Seattle to San Francisco
Sailing away from…
#TBT: Finding Awe in the New Year
January 1, 2026
In our latest Throwback Thursday, we ring in 2026 with a column by Bruce Bateau from the December 2023 issue of 48° North encouraging fellow boaters to find magic on the water in the new year. As boaters, we get to see the…
Cruising Destinations,Featured
Hikes for Boaters: Southwest Coast of Van Isle
December 23, 2025
The northern half of Vancouver Island’s West Coast has long been the domain of those with the time and spirit to do a circumnavigation, and these rugged and remote destinations are undeniably special for that reason. On the…
CYC Turkey Bowl 2025: Wet, Windy, and Wonderful
December 22, 2025
Each year on the weekend before Thanksgiving, Corinthian Yacht Club of Seattle (CYC) invites the small-boat faithful to brave some November weather, have a bunch of competitive fun, and bask in the warm glow of a unique and…
Winter Vashon 2025: My Favorite Race
December 19, 2025
A favorite race to many, this year's Winter Vashon was another example of how racing this time of year can be challenging yet fun! Those of us who race sailboats on the Salish Sea know how fickle the weather gods can be. We…
Boat Test: Hanse 460
December 17, 2025
I love a boat test, whether older designs or brand new. This month, I had the chance to get out on one of the freshest offerings, the Hanse 460. Though the design made its debut elsewhere as early as 2022, I had the good…
Necessary or Nice: Cruising With a Code Zero
December 16, 2025
Wonderful, Fussy, Mostly Unnecessary
Sea…
Sea Safety and Survival and Fishermen First Aid and Safety Training Coming to Seattle
December 15, 2025
Washington Sea Grant is holding a combined Sea Safety and Survival (Drill Instructor) and Fishermen First Aid and Safety Training (FFAST) in Seattle January 22- 24, 2026. The Coast Guard-approved Sea Safety and Survival…

MANTUS M3 CHAIN HOOK
Designing…
From the February 2008 issue of 48°…