#TBT: Small-Boat Summer in Desolation Sound
This great story about slowing down in Desolation Sound was originally published in the October 2024 issue of 48° North. With summer cruising season upon us, it's one we're glad to revisit in our latest Throwback Thursday!…
Tech Talk with SeaBits: Your Digital Spares Kit
Ask any experienced cruiser what they carry for self-sufficiency and they’ll talk about impellers, belts, zincs, and hose clamps. That kind of mechanical preparedness is drilled into us from day one, and for good reason. But…
Classic Yachts Coming to Bell Harbor June 19-21
A Seattle tradition returns to the city center to celebrate the region's classic yachts and those who love them.
Rare Opportunity: Join the 48° North Crew
There's a chance to join the tight-knit 48° North crew, are you interested?
R2AK Ruckus and Race Start this Weekend!
The 2026 Race to Alaska (R2AK) starts on Sunday, June 14 at 5 a.m. in Port Townsend, but before that happens, head over to Northwest Maritime to party with the racers, see some cool boats on the hard, get delicious food and…
Destinations: Quartz Bay is Off the Radar
In our latest Destinations piece courtesy of Salish Sea Pilot, we learn about an anchorage in Desolation Sound that is an ideal place to while away time, take a paddle, and cross some boat projects off your list. Each time…
Close to the Water: Digital Tides and Currents
When it comes to small boat sailing, I lean luddite. I like to feel the wind, experience the changing conditions of the water, and consult my paper charts. In my last column (see Riding the Tide in the April 2026 issue), I…
SEVENTY48: From Start to New Beginning
For one of the five women on Team 8Oars, the journey took some unexpected turns but was at least a meaningful as anticipated. It was 4 a.m. when we pulled into Fay Bainbridge State Park. We were wiped out—cold, wet, tired.…
