Setting Sail 2019: A Guide for the Sail Curious
Greetings, future sailors! Thank you for picking up this booklet and taking the first steps on your adventure into the fun and rewarding world of sailing. The goal of this guide is to help answer the question: How do I get…
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Video: Packing and provisioning for extended NW cruising
As winter finds its way into the Pacific Northwest, many boaters start to dream about voyages to come. Whether it's a few days enjoying the San Juan Islands, a few weeks cruising through BC or a summer sojourn to Alaska,…
Even the smallest…
Beyond Fun: A Panel Presented by Northwest Women in Boating
Now in it’s 12th year and taking place on January 31, Women’s Day at the Seattle Boat Show featured the all-day Boat University course designed specifically for female boaters. There were also free seminars with numerous…
Captain…You Know More Than You Think You Do!
This article, by Irene Panke Hopkins, was originally published in the October 2017 issue of 48° North. One Woman's Discoveries about Equal Partnerships, Sailing Knowledge, and Self-Confidence On a recent sunny…
The Coolest Sailing Program You’ve Never Heard Of
This 48° North Interview by Joe Cline originally appeared in the October 2017 issue. As many fabulous programs and learning opportunities exist around the Salish Sea, I’m not aware of any that are nearly as committed to…
Important Inspiration at “Women in Boating” Panel
A competitive rower, a commercial captain, a maritime tradeswoman, a lifelong learner, and a cruising author; the women of the 2017 Northwest Women in Boating panel lead inspiring lives both on and off the water. Coinciding…