As boaters, there are a variety of reasons that we have to wait to get out on the water. A broken engine, bad weather... you name it. Fortunately, when the time comes, it's worth the wait this time of year in the Pacific Northwest.

48° North Sailing Magazine

04.07.2025

A Fresh Breeze at CYC: Doublehanded ORC Racing Sets Sail - 48° North

A personal testimonial from a regular participant in CYC Seattle's new doublehanded ORC class on Wednesday nights.

48° North Sailing Magazine

02.07.2025

First Time Around: A Newbie’s Van Isle 360 Adventure - 48° North

Being an avid racer in the Pacific Northwest, the Van Isle 360 has been on my bucket list for quite […]

48° North Sailing Magazine

28.06.2025

WA360 Kicks Off Saturday June 28 with a Varied Fleet of 91 Boats - 48° North

WA360 is making a very triumphant return to the waters of the Salish Sea this weekend, and the fun meter […]

48° North Sailing Magazine

28.06.2025

The Journey of Pigeon: A Seaglider Saga - 48° North

You may have recently heard about the rescue of the University of Washington’s Seaglider, Pigeon, in the Pacific Ocean by […]

48° North Sailing Magazine

27.06.2025

Race Report: J/70 Mixed-Plus National Championship - 48° North

A conversation with winning skipper Dalton Bergan reflecting on the J/70 Mixed Plus National Championship hosted by Corinthian Yacht Club of Seattle.

48° North Sailing Magazine

27.06.2025

Destinations: Hotspots on the Sunshine Coast - 48° North

Enjoy our latest Destinations column courtesy of Lynne Picard of SalishSeaPilot.com about what makes cruising the Sunshine Coast so incredible. […]

48° North Sailing Magazine

25.06.2025

June Products News - 48° North

In our latest Products News, check out a sleek electric outboard now available in North America, an upgraded coastal jacket from Gill, and image stabilizing binoculars from Sig Sauer.

48° North Sailing Magazine

21.06.2025

Get Your Washington Boater’s Card and Support Northwest Maritime Youth Programs - 48° North

The Port Townsend non-profit Northwest Maritime seeks volunteers to assist with Port Townsend Maritime Academy student. Volunteers will receive their Washington Boater's Card.

48° North Sailing Magazine

21.06.2025

Maritime Education Youth Scholarships Awarded at Compass Courses Edmonds - 48° North

The future is bright with young mariners like these and community support from the Youth Maritime Training Association.

48° North Sailing Magazine

19.06.2025

A Tale of Two Cruises - 48° North

Two sweet and spicy Salish Sea cruising adventures on a cool power outrigger create memorable moments for very different reasons.

48° North Sailing Magazine

18.06.2025

Hikes for Boaters: More Gulf Islands - 48° North

In his latest column, longtime PNW cruiser Michael Boyd takes on some splendid hikes in the Gulf Islands.

48° North Sailing Magazine

14.06.2025

Anchors, Breakage, Building Breeze, and Delight: Swiftsure 2025 - 48° North

The biggest, grandest distance race in the region provided a whole lot of variety this year, and allowed long course […]

48° North Sailing Magazine

13.06.2025

Rowing a Sailboat to Port Townsend: Team Steak Knives to a Gunfight's Historically Questionable Seventy48 - 48° North

The story of rowing a sailboat 70 miles as a part of the 2025 Seventy48 human powered adventure race. It was a good bad idea.

48° North Sailing Magazine

13.06.2025

A Family Journey to Princess Louisa Inlet - 48° North

Navigating rapids and family dynamics in one of the Salish Sea's most awe-inspiring destinations was a memorable experience.

48° North Sailing Magazine

12.06.2025

Whatcom County Vessel Turn-In Recycling Event - 48° North

If you have a vessel that is falling apart, and you don’t know what to do with it, apply for […]

48° North Sailing Magazine

11.06.2025

Close to the Water: Boat Ramp Champs - 48° North

Boat ramps are notorious for the people you encounter there and the things that happen when going in and out of the water, and there's certainly a learning curve to the experience.

48° North Sailing Magazine

07.06.2025

SEVENTY48 Launches Today! Cheer on Racers at the Tacoma Start or Follow Online - 48° North

Details about how to follow along and cheer on the hundred-plus teams of human-powered adventure racers endeavoring to complete SEVENTY48.

48° North Sailing Magazine

06.06.2025

Radar: Necessary or Nice? - 48° North

Considering the system that let's you "see" in low visibility, is installing a radar a good option for you and your cruising plans?

48° North Sailing Magazine

04.06.2025

Editor's Letter: Trust the Team, Go to Sleep - 48° North

Having your fellow crew members keep the boat moving while you sleep is a fundamental part of night sailing, but it takes a lot of trust to fully disengage.

48° North Sailing Magazine

03.06.2025

West Coast of Vancouver Island Cruising Seminar with Salish Sea Pilot Coming June 18 - 48° North

If you’re considering a cruise down the West Coast of Vancouver Island, check out this presentation by Salish Sea Pilot’s […]

48° North Sailing Magazine

31.05.2025

Study Indicates Building New Hybrid Ferries In-State Good For Washington Economy - 48° North

Information about the economic benefits if the construction of new hybrid Washington State Ferries is completed in-state.

48° North Sailing Magazine

30.05.2025

48° North Boat Test: Hallberg-Rassy 40C - 48° North

A test sail on the new Hallberg-Rassy 40C reveals a dreamboat that is just as comfortable as a coastal cruiser or offshore passagemaker as it is an ideal platform to liveaboard at sea or at anchor.

48° North Sailing Magazine

29.05.2025

Good Reads - 48° North

Check out riveting reads including a voyage through the Northwest Passage, a cruising adventure to Japan, and a history of a classic PNW tugboat, Sand Man.

48° North Sailing Magazine

29.05.2025

Washington Marine State Parks Looking for Hosts - 48° North

If you’re an avid boater in Washington and want to help our marine state parks and your fellow boaters, consider […]

48° North Sailing Magazine

28.05.2025

Weatherlogged: Uncovering Data and Stories in Early Logbooks - 48° North

Whether from just a few years ago or centuries past, information in ships' logs can tell us a great deal about weather, sea state, and life aboard and places visited.

48° North Sailing Magazine

24.05.2025

Pacific NW Offshore: TC's First Ocean Race - 48° North

In this classic PNW distance race, the young crew of the Hobie 33, TC, battled adversity and learned a ton in the process. Excited for more, Swiftsure is up next!

48° North Sailing Magazine

23.05.2025

#TBT: Dog-Friendly Destinations - 48° North

Boaters with dogs cruising stopovers that aren't just great for humans, but that are also great for dogs. Here are a handful of Puget Sound destinations your pooch will love.

48° North Sailing Magazine

22.05.2025

Relaxation in Home Waters - 48° North

When experienced cruisers take a short jaunt from their homeport to the San Juan Islands, it's a nearby adventure that is just as rewarding as longer voyages in their past.

48° North Sailing Magazine

21.05.2025

May Products News - 48° North

Check out a new inflatable PFD from Mustang, a backpack from YETI, and a cool folding RIB in our latest Products News.

48° North Sailing Magazine

20.05.2025

EYC "Live on the Edge" Multihull Regatta Coming June 7-8 - 48° North

The 2025 edition of the Eugene Yacht Club’s (EYC) “Live on the Edge” Multihull regatta is only 5 weeks away! […]

48° North Sailing Magazine

17.05.2025

One More Day to Enjoy Anacortes Boat & Yacht Show - 48° North

The Anacortes Boat & Yacht Show featuring Trawlerfest is on, and it’s great! Saturday May 17 is your last day […]

48° North Sailing Magazine

16.05.2025

You Can't Buy Safety - 48° North

For a longtime sailor but first-time Safety at Sea course participant, there are lessons galore to be learned.

48° North Sailing Magazine

16.05.2025

Race to the Straits 2025 - 48° North

With northerly winds, a strong ebbing tide and transient orca sightings, it was a Race to the Straits to remember. […]

48° North Sailing Magazine

16.05.2025

Free Mobile Pump-Out Coming to West Puget Sound - 48° North

A new free mobile pump-out boat has launched in West Puget Sound to serve recreational boaters during the summer cruising […]

48° North Sailing Magazine

14.05.2025

Diesel Deep Dive: Run 'em Hard - 48° North

Marine diesel engines live a tough start and stop life. But we can help them out a lot by running them at their optimum RPM range and temperature.

48° North Sailing Magazine

09.05.2025

Making the Leap to Multiple Hulls - 48° North

When a monohull sailor goes looking for a catamaran, it takes time and patience, but he comes away with a boat that ticks off many boxes.

48° North Sailing Magazine

09.05.2025

Sea Scouts Set Sail with Youth Jazz Fundraiser at Port of Everett - 48° North

Pacific Northwest sailors and music lovers alike are invited to the second annual Totem Middle School Jazz Club & Everett […]

48° North Sailing Magazine

07.05.2025

Hikes for Boaters: More San Juan Islands - 48° North

For boaters who love to hike, it doesn't get much better than the San Juan Islands. Here are some more favorites from columnist and cruiser Michael Boyd.

48° North Sailing Magazine

06.05.2025

In The Galley: Silom’s Buttermilk Biscuits - 48° North

Enjoy this delectable boaty biscuit recipe from our friends at Salish Sea Pilot… One of the highlights for our grandchildren […]

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Editor's Letter: Worth the Wait - 48° North

A Fresh Breeze at CYC: Doublehanded ORC Racing Sets Sail - 48° North

First Time Around: A Newbie’s Van Isle 360 Adventure - 48° North

WA360 Kicks Off Saturday June 28 with a Varied Fleet of 91 Boats - 48° North

The Journey of Pigeon: A Seaglider Saga - 48° North

Race Report: J/70 Mixed-Plus National Championship - 48° North

Destinations: Hotspots on the Sunshine Coast - 48° North

June Products News - 48° North

Get Your Washington Boater’s Card and Support Northwest Maritime Youth Programs - 48° North

Maritime Education Youth Scholarships Awarded at Compass Courses Edmonds - 48° North

A Tale of Two Cruises - 48° North

Hikes for Boaters: More Gulf Islands - 48° North

Anchors, Breakage, Building Breeze, and Delight: Swiftsure 2025 - 48° North

Rowing a Sailboat to Port Townsend: Team Steak Knives to a Gunfight's Historically Questionable Seventy48 - 48° North

A Family Journey to Princess Louisa Inlet - 48° North

Whatcom County Vessel Turn-In Recycling Event - 48° North

Close to the Water: Boat Ramp Champs - 48° North

SEVENTY48 Launches Today! Cheer on Racers at the Tacoma Start or Follow Online - 48° North

Radar: Necessary or Nice? - 48° North

Editor's Letter: Trust the Team, Go to Sleep - 48° North

West Coast of Vancouver Island Cruising Seminar with Salish Sea Pilot Coming June 18 - 48° North

Study Indicates Building New Hybrid Ferries In-State Good For Washington Economy - 48° North

48° North Boat Test: Hallberg-Rassy 40C - 48° North

Good Reads - 48° North

Washington Marine State Parks Looking for Hosts - 48° North

Weatherlogged: Uncovering Data and Stories in Early Logbooks - 48° North

Pacific NW Offshore: TC's First Ocean Race - 48° North

#TBT: Dog-Friendly Destinations - 48° North

Relaxation in Home Waters - 48° North

May Products News - 48° North

EYC "Live on the Edge" Multihull Regatta Coming June 7-8 - 48° North

One More Day to Enjoy Anacortes Boat & Yacht Show - 48° North

You Can't Buy Safety - 48° North

Race to the Straits 2025 - 48° North

Free Mobile Pump-Out Coming to West Puget Sound - 48° North

Diesel Deep Dive: Run 'em Hard - 48° North

Making the Leap to Multiple Hulls - 48° North

Sea Scouts Set Sail with Youth Jazz Fundraiser at Port of Everett - 48° North

Hikes for Boaters: More San Juan Islands - 48° North

In The Galley: Silom’s Buttermilk Biscuits - 48° North

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