Racing Rules Changes for 2021
From the December, 2020 issue of 48° North. In addition to saying “good riddance” to 2020, on January 1, 2021 we get to say “hello” to a new version of the Racing Rules of Sailing (RRS). The RRS are updated every four years…
Discovering The Gorge
The Birth of Small Boat Racing at Cascade Locks From the August 2020 issue of 48° North After a day of sailing or weekend of racing at the Columbia River Gorge, more than a few enthusiastic sailors have come off the water…
Women at the Helm Regatta: The Best Part of Seattle Summer Racing in 2020
The inaugural Women at the Helm Regatta was held on the waters of Shilshole Bay last weekend. It was special event, for all the reasons! From Women at the Helm Regatta mastermind and skipper of the Olson 25 "O", Jennifer…
Key Takeaways from US Sailing Leadership Forum
US Sailing Experts Share Ideas About Safe Sailing and Explore Cautious Steps Toward Reactivating Local Sailing Events, Regattas, and Junior Programs
A-Sail Luff Curl: Sometimes, Always, Never?
An Interview with Sailmaker and Sail Designer, Dan Kaseler "I'd guess people are over-trimming their spinnakers as much as 80% of the time." After a few recent races with very smart sailors who were asking an asymmetrical…
Seattle-based J/125 Hamachi wins Transpac Race!
Huge congratulations are in order for the crew of the Seattle-based J/125 Hamachi after winning the 2019 Transpac Race. The six-man crew won First J/125 to cross the line, First in Division 3 and First ORR Overall. With…
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Charles Hill…“Bodacious” takes Top Honors in CYC Seattle’s Three Race Center Sound Series
photo by Jan Anderson
Corinthian Yacht Club of…