Your Contributions Fill Our Sails – Please Support 48° North!
Coinciding with our 45th anniversary, 48° North is making our annual request for financial support from you, our faithful readers. As a free, non-profit publication, 48º North depends on contributions from the community of…
Fall Boats Afloat Show Coming to South Lake Union
The Fall Boats Afloat Show will be coming to Seattle’s South Lake Union from September 17 - 20, spotlighting a world-class fleet of sailing yachts, high performance craft, the latest gear, and much more. This must-attend…
NMTA Grow Boating Grant Applications Now Open
The Northwest Marine Trade Association (NMTA) is once again making funds available for promoting boating in the Northwest; deadline to apply is October 31, 2026. The Northwest Marine Trade Association’s (NMTA) Grow Boating…
Race Report: J/70 National Championship
“Mrrrzzz.” Shaking off a sublime summer Saturday stupor, I pulled out the buzzing phone. Would I be interested and available to join a team for the J/70 National Championship in Santa Barbara in just under two weeks? Um……
2026 J/105 North Americans Coming to Seattle
Racers around the region have surely noted the ramp-up in J/105 activity, and now the big event is on the horizon! Corinthian Yacht Club (CYC) of Seattle is excited to host the 2026 J/105 North Americans presented by the…
Marine Servicenter Expands into Northern California
A longtime pillar of the Pacific Northwest marine industry, Marine Servicenter is continuing to expand its West Coast presence, and will now be the exclusive distributor of Jeanneau sailboats and yachts for Northern…
Race Report: Whidbey Summer Classic Regatta
The 2026 Whidbey Summer Classic Regatta once again showcased why Penn Cove is one of the Pacific Northwest’s premier sailing venues. Over three days, sailors from across the region converged on Oak Harbor for a weekend of…
MY BOAT: Custom Wooden Ketch, Kailda
Every sailor knows the feeling of being drawn in by a boat that catches their eye and holds their attention for days, months, or even years. Maybe it’s just a small ad in a classifieds section, a listing on a broker’s…