Hikes for Boaters: Gulf Islands
The Canadian Gulf Islands are just across the border from the San Juans and are similar in many respects—in the large number of beautiful islands, the vast array of marine parks, and the wealth of opportunities for boaters,…
NMTA Announces Available Grant Funding for Grow Boating Programs
The Northwest Marine Trade Association (NMTA) is once again making funds available for promoting boating in the Northwest; deadline to apply is Oct 31, 2024. NMTA recently announced the continuation of its Grow Boating grant…
Women Boatbuilders from Around the World to Gather at the Wooden Boat Festival
Year after year, the Port Townsend Wooden Boat Festival evolves, yet in many ways, it feels like reconnecting with a dear friend, and the inventive opportunities and unique stories within the wooden boat community continue…
Together Adventures: Family Cruising Near and Far
Over the years of cruising with our children, I’ve had a number of people contact me for advice about starting out cruising as a family, especially in the Pacific Northwest. I’m happy to oblige and provide relevant…
Washington State Parks Increasing Mooring Fees in 2025
Amid increasing operating costs, the Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission has decided to increase its mooring and camping fees for 2025 to better support its operations. The camping fee changes will take effect…
Eight Bells: Kurt Hoehne
With great sadness, we announce our friend Kurt Hoehne's early and very unexpected passing. On July 31, while at home, he collapsed from a sudden and massive brain hemorrhage. He passed on August 1st, after becoming an organ…
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Three Sheets Northwest: Nature vs Nurture
We moved carefully through the islets and jagged rocks that formed the channel into Walters Cove. Running aground in this remote corner on the northwest coast of Vancouver Island would be a disaster. As raindrops dripped…
#TBT: Echoes of a Homesteading Past on Jedediah Island
In our latest Throwback Thursday we visit a favorite British Columbia Marine Provincial Park—Jedediah Island. Every time we drop the hook at Jedediah Island, we dream about leaving the modern world behind to try our hand at…
Video: Cutting a Big Hole in Duracell’s Cockpit
48° North contributors Matt Steverson and Janneke Petersen have been busy with their racer-to-cruiser refit of the Open 60 Duracell, most recently cutting holes in the boat for the engine and systems compartment. We love…