Cascadia Sailing’s NYYC Adventure
48° North has been privileged to share stories from the incredibly talented group of sailors from British Columbia and Washington who make up the Cascadia Sailing Team as they prepared for New York Yacht Club’s (NYYC)…
Women at the Helm 2: What Carried Us Across the Line
The following article was co-written by Erica Lichty and Angela Hewitson. Bang! We’d wondered aloud whether there would really be a cannon shot when a boat crossed the line first—and there it was, punctuating a reunion of…
Clearing the Hurdles Around Vancouver Island
A Circumnavigation Reinforces Cruising Confidence As a sailor in the Pacific Northwest, I’ve pursued a modest bucket list—sailing to popular destinations including Princess Louisa Inlet and Desolation Sound. But a remaining…
Maritime Washington National Heritage Area Awards Grants Supporting Maritime Heritage
Congratulations to the organizations across Washington State who are receiving a total of $100,000 in funding for projects that support our region’s maritime heritage. These grants will expand ways for residents and visitors…
Race Recap: 2026 Salish Sea Regatta
One of the region's newest and fastest growing sailboat racing events is Royal Vancouver Yacht Club's three-day Salish Sea Regatta. A Seattle sailor in attendance this year described it to 48° North as, "My new favorite…
Bellingham SeaFeast Coming Sept. 26-27
Bellingham SeaFeast is back on September 26-27 and there will once again be a lot of great food, entertainment, and activities for the whole family. SeaFeast is dedicated to building community around Bellingham's working…
