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 […]

48° North Sailing Magazine

28.02.2025

An Accidental Jibe and Rediscovering a Passion for Sailing - 48° North

On the final leg of a voyage to Haida Gwaii and then down the west coast of Vancouver, an accidental jibe is a final learning opportunity, as the author finds confidence and rediscovers her passion for sailing.

48° North Sailing Magazine

28.02.2025

Please Support 48° North — Donate Today! - 48° North

As a free non-profit publication, this is 48° North's once-per-year request for financial support from our readers.

48° North Sailing Magazine

26.02.2025

Diesel Deep Dive: Raw Water Cooled Engines - 48° North

Though they are surprisingly resilient, many older raw water cooled engines are starting to reach the end of their lives. Here are the ins and outs of these small but mighty power plants.

48° North Sailing Magazine

25.02.2025

Unlocking Seattle's Back Door - 48° North

In our latest Destinations piece courtesy of Salish Sea Pilot’s Jim Burgoyne, we take a trip through the Ballard Locks. Anyone who […]

48° North Sailing Magazine

21.02.2025

Still So Worth It - 48° North

When a family cruise to the Gulf Islands over new year's is nearly derailed by illness, the effort and troubles were still worth the reward.

48° North Sailing Magazine

20.02.2025

Race Report: Toliva Shoal 2025 - 48° North

Boats and sailors made their way from their home ports to Olympia for the annual Toliva Shoal Race on February […]

48° North Sailing Magazine

19.02.2025

Close to the Water: Capsize! - 48° North

When sailing small open boats and dinghies, being able to self-recover from a capsize is an important skill to master. When was the last time you practiced?

48° North Sailing Magazine

18.02.2025

February Products News - 48° North

In our latest Products News, check out a new PFD from Gill, a combination SUP-Kayak, and Velocitek's RTK race management puck.

48° North Sailing Magazine

15.02.2025

Race Report: Shaw Island Winter Classic 2025 - 48° North

The 2025 edition of the Shaw Island Winter Classic was on par with the prior runnings in almost every way, […]

48° North Sailing Magazine

15.02.2025

Spots Still Available for February 23 Safety at Sea Course - 48° North

Find out more about the unanimously valuable Safety at Sea Seminar, which happens to have a rare few spots left this month!

48° North Sailing Magazine

15.02.2025

Video: One Ocean Planning to Launch in February - 48° North

If you haven’t been following the One Ocean, One Island project going at Skagit Valley College’s Marine Maintenance Technology Program […]

48° North Sailing Magazine

15.02.2025

Catalina Yachts Rendezvous at Roche Harbor April 24-27 - 48° North

Details about this spring's gathering of Catalina Yachts, taking place in late April at Roche Harbor on San Juan Island.

48° North Sailing Magazine

15.02.2025

Downshifting on New Year's Day - 48° North

When a new year's paddle is on tap, canoeing the waters of Tacoma's Hylebos Waterway makes for a surprisingly unique "adventure".

48° North Sailing Magazine

15.02.2025

A Flicka 20’s Pacific Odyssey - 48° North

Join sailor Joshua Wheeler on Wednesday, March 12, 2025 at the Port Townsend Sailing Association clubhouse for a presentation about […]

48° North Sailing Magazine

15.02.2025

Translating PNW Cruising Skills Abroad - 48° North

In his latest article, 48 North Editor Andy Cross dives into the things that his family learned while cruising the Pacific Northwest that have helped as they've sailed south and beyond.

48° North Sailing Magazine

15.02.2025

Passes of the Gulf Islands - 48° North

The various passes in the Gulf Islands can be difficult for boaters, but they don't have to be. Get some tips and tricks for navigating these beautiful, yet challenging channels.

48° North Sailing Magazine

15.02.2025

#TBT: Rowing the Rapids of the Inside Passage - 48° North

Columnist Bruce Bateau's third article in his series on rowing/sailing down the Inside Passage of British Columbia.

48° North Sailing Magazine

15.02.2025

Pinch Me: Chasing Crabs in Puget Sound - 48° North

Catching crabs around the Pacific Northwest is a favorite of many boaters, and it also comes with a rich history in our region.

48° North Sailing Magazine

01.02.2025

The Seattle Boat Show is Here! - 48° North

The red carpets, the drool-worthy new boats with a freshly buffed sheen, the cheery din of old friends greeting one […]

48° North Sailing Magazine

30.01.2025

Red Ruby Report: Parting Thoughts - 48° North

Parting thoughts from Jonathan McKee as the pair of doublehanded racing teams that have shared Red Ruby's international offshore racing adventures regularly in 48° North closes this sailing chapter.

48° North Sailing Magazine

29.01.2025

48° North's Top 25 Race Boats of 2024 - 48° North

48° North's Top 25 is here! Congrats to all the talented racing crews who sailed so well in 2024 around the Pacific Northwest!

48° North Sailing Magazine

28.01.2025

48° North Editor’s Picks: 2025 Seattle Boat Show Seminars - 48° North

The Seattle Boat Show starts Friday and there’s a new lineup of FREE educational seminars for boaters of all stripes […]

48° North Sailing Magazine

24.01.2025

Boat Time - 48° North

When you're out in your element on a boat, time seems to fade into a different perception of reality. For small boat designer and sailor, Alex Zimmerman, it's called "Boat Time."

48° North Sailing Magazine

24.01.2025

Race Report: Duwamish Head 2025 - 48° North

Kicking off 2025 with a shortened course in a light-but-building breeze. Ushering in the new year, Three Tree Point Yacht […]

48° North Sailing Magazine

24.01.2025

Celebration of Life for Kurt Hoehne, February 8 - 48° North

Information about the celebration of life for friend of 48° North, Kurt Hoehne, taking place on February 8, 2025.

48° North Sailing Magazine

22.01.2025

Casting Off: Slow the Man Down - 48° North

When 48 North columnist David Casey took friends out for a sail, it was hard to relinquish the helm and then just take it easy without over-coaching.

48° North Sailing Magazine

21.01.2025

January Products News - 48° North

Check out a new satellite communicator from Garmin, a cool Euro-styled seat for your winches, and a Bluetooth media player from JL Audio in our latest Products News.

48° North Sailing Magazine

18.01.2025

New Killer Whale Watching and Proximity Law Takes Effect in Washington - 48° North

Details of the new regulations for boaters to maintain 1,000 yards of distance between them and Southern Resident killer whales.

48° North Sailing Magazine

18.01.2025

#TBT: Choose Your Winter Cruising Adventure - 48° North

Winter cruising in the Pacific Northwest has many rewards! For fun shoreside activities or a particularly blustery night, consider these destination docks.

48° North Sailing Magazine

17.01.2025

Hikes for Boaters: North Puget Sound - 48° North

With winter upon us, there are many opportunities for more urban focused "hikes" around Northern Puget Sound.

48° North Sailing Magazine

10.01.2025

Haida Sails: The Breath of Cedar - 48° North

Here's a great story about the resurrection of the craft of Haida cedar sail making, affirming their cultural ocean-going tradition and sovereignty in the process.

48° North Sailing Magazine

10.01.2025

MY BOAT: Argonaut II - 48° North

This 73-foot, 103 year-old wooden vessel has a rich history along the northern coast of British Columbia.

48° North Sailing Magazine

09.01.2025

Changes Coming to 2025 Southern Straits Race - 48° North

The 55th annual Southern Straits Race is scheduled for April 18-20, 2025 and the West Vancouver Yacht Club (WVYC) is […]

48° North Sailing Magazine

08.01.2025

Help Us Out! Participate in 48N's Readers Survey - 48° North

By learning more about who you are and what you care about, you help 48° North set a new compass […]

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

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

An Accidental Jibe and Rediscovering a Passion for Sailing - 48° North

Please Support 48° North — Donate Today! - 48° North

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Unlocking Seattle's Back Door - 48° North

Still So Worth It - 48° North

Race Report: Toliva Shoal 2025 - 48° North

Close to the Water: Capsize! - 48° North

February Products News - 48° North

Race Report: Shaw Island Winter Classic 2025 - 48° North

Spots Still Available for February 23 Safety at Sea Course - 48° North

Video: One Ocean Planning to Launch in February - 48° North

Catalina Yachts Rendezvous at Roche Harbor April 24-27 - 48° North

Downshifting on New Year's Day - 48° North

A Flicka 20’s Pacific Odyssey - 48° North

Translating PNW Cruising Skills Abroad - 48° North

Passes of the Gulf Islands - 48° North

#TBT: Rowing the Rapids of the Inside Passage - 48° North

Pinch Me: Chasing Crabs in Puget Sound - 48° North

The Seattle Boat Show is Here! - 48° North

Red Ruby Report: Parting Thoughts - 48° North

48° North's Top 25 Race Boats of 2024 - 48° North

48° North Editor’s Picks: 2025 Seattle Boat Show Seminars - 48° North

Boat Time - 48° North

Race Report: Duwamish Head 2025 - 48° North

Celebration of Life for Kurt Hoehne, February 8 - 48° North

Casting Off: Slow the Man Down - 48° North

January Products News - 48° North

New Killer Whale Watching and Proximity Law Takes Effect in Washington - 48° North

#TBT: Choose Your Winter Cruising Adventure - 48° North

Hikes for Boaters: North Puget Sound - 48° North

Haida Sails: The Breath of Cedar - 48° North

MY BOAT: Argonaut II - 48° North

Changes Coming to 2025 Southern Straits Race - 48° North

Help Us Out! Participate in 48N's Readers Survey - 48° North

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