In our latest MY BOAT installment, check out the fast and fun Hobie 33, TC, which is a family-and-friend run program that has been finding its way onto podiums throughout the PNW.

48° North Sailing Magazine

24.04.2025

Race Report: Southern Straits 2025 - 48° North

From a light air morning start to a full on gale building at night, this year’s Southern Straits Race was […]

48° North Sailing Magazine

23.04.2025

Around the Americas Expedition Launching May 3 in Anacortes - 48° North

After months of boat projects and preparation, the research sailing vessel One Ocean will be departing for its 14-month Around […]

48° North Sailing Magazine

23.04.2025

April Products News - 48° North

In our latest Products News, check out an updated dry suit from Mustang, a gear tote bag by Grundens, and an ingenious bilge pump system to keep your bilges dry.

48° North Sailing Magazine

19.04.2025

Race Report: Blakely Rock Benefit Race - 48° North

It was a light air coin toss in this year’s lap around Blakely Rock dedicated to Carol Pearl. I love […]

48° North Sailing Magazine

18.04.2025

Introducing Necessary or Nice: Full Enclosures - 48° North

In their new column, experienced cruisers Julie and Gio Cappelli will dive into the things we have aboard and what's truly needed. First up, full cockpit enclosures.

48° North Sailing Magazine

17.04.2025

Wooden Boat Festival Early Bird Tickets On Sale Now - 48° North

Join your fellow boating enthusiasts in Port Townsend on September 5–7, 2025, for the 48th Wooden Boat Festival! The largest […]

48° North Sailing Magazine

17.04.2025

State Parks to Co-Host Washington Coast Cleanup on April 19 - 48° North

Details of a Washington Coast Clean-up taking place at ten state parks in partnership with Washington Coast Savers.

48° North Sailing Magazine

16.04.2025

Close to the Water: Small Boats, Big Influence - 48° North

In the world of small boats in the PNW, Marty Loken has seemingly done it all, and gathering fellow mariners at the Pacific Northwest Small Boat Festival in Port Ludlow is one of his greatest joys.

48° North Sailing Magazine

12.04.2025

Video: A Tricky Tank Install and More Paint for Duracell - 48° North

48° North contributors Matt Steverson and Janneke Petersen have been busy with their racer-to-cruiser refit of the Open 60 Duracell, […]

48° North Sailing Magazine

11.04.2025

Fisheries Supply Spring Swap Meet Set for April 12 - 48° North

A bargain hunter's paradise for all sorts of boating gear, the Fisheries Supply swap meet makes a return to Seattle late this September.

48° North Sailing Magazine

11.04.2025

Upcycling to the Grizzly Skiff - 48° North

When the Schooner Martha's main mast was no longer serviceable, the idea to use it to build a new skiff comes to fruition through the help of a community of volunteers.

48° North Sailing Magazine

11.04.2025

Center for Wooden Boats' Free Boating Day Coming April 27 - 48° North

The Center for Wooden boats recently announced that their 4th Annual Free Boating Day will be taking place on Sunday, […]

48° North Sailing Magazine

09.04.2025

Shifting Gears: Clutch Before Shifting - 48° North

When it's time to make the switch to a different vessel, there will signs to guide you there. You just have to be ready to make the shift.

48° North Sailing Magazine

05.04.2025

#TBT: Making the Most of the Spring Season - 48° North

With the summer cruising season on the horizon in the PNW, it's time to shift your boat and attitude into get-ready mode.

48° North Sailing Magazine

05.04.2025

Washington State Legislature Advancing Bill that Includes "Luxury Tax" on Boats, Other Vehicles - 48° North

Some details about a new tax bill in Washington State that proposes a 10% luxury tax on the purchase value of vessels over $500,000.

48° North Sailing Magazine

04.04.2025

Breaking the #1 Rule: An Overboard Survival Story - 48° North

Swept off the boat during the Possession Point Race in March, Sheridan Ferguson shares the harrowing story of going overboard with a fellow crewmember and the incredible rescue that ensued.

48° North Sailing Magazine

02.04.2025

Editor's Letter: When the Remarkable is Also the Expectation - 48° North

In the wake of the crew overboard situation during the Possession Point Race, the devotion to safety at sea training and standards remains of utmost importance.

48° North Sailing Magazine

01.04.2025

SDYC Women’s Winter Invitational: Flamingos, Karaoke and Sunshine! - 48° North

Excellent competition and hospitality, along with some welcomed sunshine, greet PNW sailors at the Women’s Winter Invitational in San Diego. […]

48° North Sailing Magazine

29.03.2025

The Story Machine: WA360 - 48° North

Tl;dr: It wasn’t our intention, but it’s possible that we’ll be responsible for an all-time low turnout at your weekly […]

48° North Sailing Magazine

29.03.2025

Center Sound Series Rounds-out with Trip Around Blakely Rock - 48° North

Enough breeze for a fun and fluky trip to the famous rock and back for the third and final installment […]

48° North Sailing Magazine

28.03.2025

Casting Off: Reflections on the Water - 48° North

When a sailor sells his boat and contemplates what's next, the book "River Horse" helps reflect on the past and think forward to what the journey ahead on the water might be.

48° North Sailing Magazine

28.03.2025

Learn About the ORC System at CYC Seattle on April 11 - 48° North

If you’re an owner, tactician, crew member, race official, or just curious, come join Seattle’s three most prolific racing yacht […]

48° North Sailing Magazine

26.03.2025

March Products News - 48° North

Check out a clever way to drain the bilge of a small boat, a new line of gear bags from Spinlock, and a furler from Barton Marine in our latest Products News.

48° North Sailing Magazine

22.03.2025

Destinations: Ghosts of Yorke Island - 48° North

Enjoy our latest installment courtesy of Lynne Picard of SalishSeaPilot.com about a unique island along the Inside Passage with an […]

48° North Sailing Magazine

21.03.2025

Marine Thrift Swap Meet, April 5 in Port Townsend - 48° North

Details of this year's Marine Thrift Swap Meet, taking place in Port Townsend's Boat Haven on April 5, 2025.

48° North Sailing Magazine

21.03.2025

An Unconventional Path North - 48° North

Wanting to sail as much as possible, the crew of Yahtzee takes an uncommon route outside of Vancouver Island to Alaska in the spring.

48° North Sailing Magazine

19.03.2025

Close to the Water: Boat in a Basement - 48° North

When a friend starts building a boat in his basement and the only way out is a window, the intrigue and questions start flowing. Will it fit?

48° North Sailing Magazine

15.03.2025

Sabotage's Center Sound Series #1 and #2 - 48° North

An Olson 29 crew completes a winter refit, and heads out for the first two springtime races in central Puget Sound.

48° North Sailing Magazine

15.03.2025

Footloose Disabled Sailing Sets 2025 Schedule - 48° North

Following their motto of “Leave your disability at the dock”, Footloose Disabled Sailing has recently announced their schedule for the […]

48° North Sailing Magazine

14.03.2025

First Foray into Cruising - 48° North

After years of a racing, a family of four jumps into cruising aboard their Catalina 27 in the San Juan Islands.

48° North Sailing Magazine

11.03.2025

Boats Afloat Show Coming with Expanded Dock Space - 48° North

The Pacific Northwest’s largest spring boat show arrives in South Lake Union, April 25 – 27, 2025. The 2025 Spring […]

48° North Sailing Magazine

08.03.2025

True to Its Name: Girts Rekevics Foulweather Race 2025 - 48° North

A blustery edition of the appropriately named Foulweather Race in memory of Anacortes legend Girts Rekevics.

48° North Sailing Magazine

07.03.2025

Boat Test: Gig Harbor Navigator 10 - 48° North

Just as capable under sail or oar, the Navigator 10 from Gig Harbor Boat Works is a small package that can do a lot... and is a ton of fun, too!

48° North Sailing Magazine

06.03.2025

Predicting Tidal Currents in the Swinomish Channel - 48° North

Historically there have been no NOAA predictions for the tidal current speed in the Swinomish Channel flowing past La Conner, […]

48° North Sailing Magazine

05.03.2025

Hikes for Boaters: Desolation Sound - 48° North

Desolation Sound is a stunning destination for cruisers, and part of the allure is the amount of hiking opportunities available for those who like to get out and stretch their legs or find a good swimming hole.

48° North Sailing Magazine

04.03.2025

Editor's Letter: March of Tides and Time and Promise - 48° North

March is here, which means the buzz of boating around the Pacific Northwest is starting to ring with anticipation an excitement for good times ahead on the water.

48° North Sailing Magazine

01.03.2025

New Killer Whales Regulations May Affect Puget Sound Racing Rules - 48° North

A recent meeting has provided clarity and standardized language for races around the region. Members of numerous local racing organizations […]

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Race Report: CYC POD and PSSR - 48° North

Boating Safety Program Focusing on Life Jacket Use for Paddlers - 48° North

MY BOAT: Hobie 33 TC - 48° North

Race Report: Southern Straits 2025 - 48° North

Around the Americas Expedition Launching May 3 in Anacortes - 48° North

April Products News - 48° North

Race Report: Blakely Rock Benefit Race - 48° North

Introducing Necessary or Nice: Full Enclosures - 48° North

Wooden Boat Festival Early Bird Tickets On Sale Now - 48° North

State Parks to Co-Host Washington Coast Cleanup on April 19 - 48° North

Close to the Water: Small Boats, Big Influence - 48° North

Video: A Tricky Tank Install and More Paint for Duracell - 48° North

Fisheries Supply Spring Swap Meet Set for April 12 - 48° North

Upcycling to the Grizzly Skiff - 48° North

Center for Wooden Boats' Free Boating Day Coming April 27 - 48° North

Shifting Gears: Clutch Before Shifting - 48° North

#TBT: Making the Most of the Spring Season - 48° North

Washington State Legislature Advancing Bill that Includes "Luxury Tax" on Boats, Other Vehicles - 48° North

Breaking the #1 Rule: An Overboard Survival Story - 48° North

Editor's Letter: When the Remarkable is Also the Expectation - 48° North

SDYC Women’s Winter Invitational: Flamingos, Karaoke and Sunshine! - 48° North

The Story Machine: WA360 - 48° North

Center Sound Series Rounds-out with Trip Around Blakely Rock - 48° North

Casting Off: Reflections on the Water - 48° North

Learn About the ORC System at CYC Seattle on April 11 - 48° North

March Products News - 48° North

Destinations: Ghosts of Yorke Island - 48° North

Marine Thrift Swap Meet, April 5 in Port Townsend - 48° North

An Unconventional Path North - 48° North

Close to the Water: Boat in a Basement - 48° North

Sabotage's Center Sound Series #1 and #2 - 48° North

Footloose Disabled Sailing Sets 2025 Schedule - 48° North

First Foray into Cruising - 48° North

Boats Afloat Show Coming with Expanded Dock Space - 48° North

True to Its Name: Girts Rekevics Foulweather Race 2025 - 48° North

Boat Test: Gig Harbor Navigator 10 - 48° North

Predicting Tidal Currents in the Swinomish Channel - 48° North

Hikes for Boaters: Desolation Sound - 48° North

Editor's Letter: March of Tides and Time and Promise - 48° North

New Killer Whales Regulations May Affect Puget Sound Racing Rules - 48° North

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