Only Six Spots Remain on 48° North Cruising Rally July 28 – August 2… Register today!
The 48° North Cruising Rally back again this year, and we're already over halfway to our limit of 15 boats. The rally runs from July 28 - August 2, 2024. Register while you still can, and join the fun!
Close to the Water: A Second Cruise with My Mate
A Second Cruise Brings Border Crossings, Uncertainty, and Lessons Learned.
Diesel Deep Dive: Magic Inside Your Cylinders
For many folks, the engine aboard their boat is a mystery and what happens inside can be closely compared to magic. You hit the start button or turn the key, and the engine fires right up! At least, you hope it does.
Rune is a 16-foot Pearson Hawk.
In July 2023,…
From the February 2008 issue of 48°…
NEW COLUMN: Hikes for Boaters
We are excited to welcome Michael Boyd and Karen Johnson to the family of 48° North columnists. Michael has written a handful of excellent 48° North features, which were paired with Karen’s beautiful photographs. Experienced…
Christina Wolfe of Orcas Island Wins Rolex Yachtswoman of the Year!
48° North contributor, Red Ruby Report columnist, and PNW sailor extraordinaire, Christina Wolfe, has been given an enormous honor, being selected as this year's Rolex Yachtswoman of the Year. We will be so excited to…
Come Visit 48° North at the Seattle Boat Show!
The big Seattle Boat Show is underway, and we'd love to see you here! For 77 years, the Seattle Boat Show has been helping Pacific Northwest boaters find the boats of their dreams, and outfit them splendidly for the waters…
48° North’s Top 25 Racing Sailboats for 2023
Wow, what a year 2023 was! Such great racing in every imaginable condition around the Salish Sea. And the 48° North Top 25 returns to honor the best performing racing keelboat teams in the region. Participating in many…
Editor’s Letter: Pass It On
With the Seattle Boat Show upon us, it's a great chance to channel our new-to-boat-life selves. It can inspire and encourage others. When the Seattle Boat Show rolls around, the boating community collectively thinks more…