Homeward Bound: Part 1, Turkey to Singapore
May 10, 2022
Last month, we were introduced to Peter and Ginger Niemann — award-winning Seattle-based circumnavigators whose journey home through the pandemic-closed world found them boat-bound for more than 300 days. They were in Turkey…
#TBT: A Sailor Returns Home to the Sea
May 5, 2022
From the June 2009 issue of 48° North by Lance Ekhart A good traveler has no fixed plans and is not intent on arriving. Lao Tzu, 570-490 BC I felt all dressed up with nowhere to go. I planned to leave two days earlier but…
Video: 450 Glorious Downwind Miles from Nicaragua to Mexico
May 13, 2021
The crew of Yahtzee embarks on a 450-mile passage from Nicaragua to Mexico. With hurricane season coming in the tropics and a summer in Alaska on the horizon, our crew decided to leave San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua and head…
Boating Lifestyle,Cruising Stories,Featured
World’s Best Potluck Spot: Mopelia
April 14, 2021
When someone with Amanda's vast experience has a favorite cruising potluck stop, one would do well to listen! Editor's note: The voyage to the tiny French Polynesian atoll of Mopelia may be long — especially if starting from…
Boating Lifestyle,Cruising,Featured
Galley Essentials Column Wrapping Up After 16 Years
April 12, 2021
This post kicks off Galley Week, in which we will share a few favorite Galley Essentials from over the years, as well as Amanda's final column in this illustrious series. Help us celebrate Amanda and wish her well! Amanda…
Cruising,Boating News,Featured
48N Editor Andy Cross Wins Boat Writers International Award!
February 18, 2021
Our own Andy Cross wowed a panel of judges in Boat Writers International's annual contest, winning first place in the coveted Boating Adventures category. Congrats Andy! Andy Cross. I'm truly proud to report this good news…
Taking Refuge in Canada
October 22, 2020
When an emergency stop is required inbound from Hawaii, an American couple finds shelter across a closed border From the October, 2020 issue of 48° North. Five hundred lonely miles west of Cape Flattery, the sickening sound…
Seamanship & Navigation,Featured
Q&A: 5 Questions with John and Amanda Neal on their New PNW Exclusive Classes
June 2, 2020
Mahina Expeditions Offering New Ocean Cruising Courses Based Out of Bellingham 48° North readers know may know Amanda Swan Neal best as the author of the well-loved Galley Essentials column, but many will certainly be aware…
#TBT: Trekka Sails Again
May 21, 2020
From the October 2005 issue of 48° North by Shirley Hewett After 25 years on shore, one of the world’s most famous yachts returned to the water in Victoria Harbour for the June Tall Ships 2005 events. With her builder John…
Racing Technique,Featured,Cruising Technique
What Makes For A Good First Offshore Experience?
April 28, 2020
In this interview with Chuck Skewes, we discuss specific criteria to create enjoyable first offshore experiences. The allure of the ocean is inescapable for many sailors. Yet for those considering their first foray offshore,…