From the February 2008 issue of 48°…
Boat Test: Hanse 460
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
Wonderful, Fussy, Mostly Unnecessary
Sea…
Sea Safety and Survival and Fishermen First Aid and Safety Training Coming to Seattle
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…
Northwest Maivens Impress at Linda Elias Memorial Women’s Invitational
A talented group of local sailors went south to join a star-studded fleet, and put Sloop Tavern Yacht Club on the map as a force to be reckoned with and a heck of a lot of fun! In 2024, a group of Puget Sound sailors…
#TBT: Goodwill in Whittier
In our latest Throwback Thursday, we find out once again how assistance from strangers is a unique part of the cruising experience.
It all began with a…
In the Galley: Super Simple Irish Soda Bread
If you're out for a winter cruise this season and want to warm the boat with something delicious, try baking this easy bread recipe courtesy of our friends at Salish Sea Pilot… On a boat, nothing could be easier than this…
The author's dad at the helm of his Catalina…
Cascadia Sailing: Learn, Train, Progress, Repeat
The talented and accomplished team of sailors who make up the newly formed Cascadia Sailing Team have now sailed their first regatta. Here, their tactician shares some of what they learned at that first event and how it…
