NMTA Awards $16,000 in Grow Boating Grants

The Northwest Marine Trade Association (NMTA) announced that it has awarded $16,000 in Grow Boating grants to 10 nonprofits and community programs working to expand boating access, education, and on-the-water experiences…

Tall Ship Trainees on the Statsraad Lehmkuhl

Seattle to San Francisco Sailing away from…

#TBT: Finding Awe in the New Year

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…

December Products News

MANTUS M3 CHAIN HOOK Designing…

Hikes for Boaters: Southwest Coast of Van Isle

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

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

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…

#TBT: Head Out for Some Winter Cruising

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…