48° North Sailing Magazine

20/02/2024

Learn more about a rotomolded dinghy you can drag up the beach, a new line of electric motors, and a soft-sided cooler backpack.

15/02/2024

When a liveaboard cruiser's sailing anxiety reaches an unsustainable level on the water with her family, she takes an informed, measured, and ultimately effective approach to address her fears.

13/02/2024

After years of solo adventuring, 48N's small boat columnist takes a second cruise with his mate aboard their 19-foot catboat. It brings border crossings, uncertainty, and worthwhile lessons.

03/02/2024

We are humbled and proud to know this year's Rolex Yachtswoman of the Year: a regular 48° North contributor, a PNW sailor extraordinaire, and a terrific and inspiring person. Congratulations, Chris Wolfe, on this exceptional and well deserved honor!

Christina Wolfe of Orcas Island has been given a huge honor being named the Rolex Yachtswoman of the Year for 2023!

01/02/2024

The dynamic doublehanded duo of Chris and Justin Wolfe take on the stories Rolex Middle Sea Race with impressive results!

25/01/2024

The Puget Sound Cruising Club has long been about camaraderie, shared experience, and passing along knowledge. Find out how the club came to be and what they're up to today in this feature article by author and sailor, Elsie Hulsizer.

18/01/2024

With the opening of a new exhibit at MOHAI and the release of the movie "The Boys in the Boat", 48° North history columnist, Lisa Mighetto, delves into the sport of rowing and how it flourished throughout the PNW.

16/01/2024

A couple's cruising adventure in the San Juan Islands offers rewards aplenty, and sparks a new appreciation for sailing.

11/01/2024

A local sailor gains insight and appreciation from the helm of a Kitsap Fast Ferry. Pro tip: Maintain course and speed... and stay out of the way!

09/01/2024

A veteran of many Southern Straits Races looks back on where it all started, how the races has evolved, and what it has become.

05/01/2024

Conventional wisdom is that larger sailing events with more boats and sailors are the most fun and competitive, but that isn't necessarily the case for all sailors. 48° North Managing Editor, Joe Cline, explains why...

21/12/2023

48° North columnist David Casey provides some yuletide cheer to help ring in the holidays.

19/12/2023

A weekend cruise to the South Sound is mutually fulfilling fun for the whole family and an extra crew member.

14/12/2023

This sleek and speedy aluminum powerboat is sure to turn heads underway or at anchor.

12/12/2023

For cruising sailors turned powerboaters, winterizing brings on a whole new meaning and offers up fond memories.

07/12/2023

Our latest MY BOAT is the 1983 Nauticat 36 AARLUK. Find out what makes this motor-sailer an ideal cruising boat the Inside Passage and Salish Sea.

05/12/2023

Two buddies talk boats, projects and life afloat after an interesting and informative seminar by Nigel Calder about onboard electrical systems.

28/11/2023

48° North Managing Editor Joe Cline gets out for a proper test of the Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 380 "Performance" and comes away impressed with the sailing capabilities of this Marc Lombard design.

22/11/2023

Finding voyaging opportunities around the world on other people's boats can be extremely rewarding, but it takes some careful research and vetting to get there. Here's how a PNW sailor made it happen...

21/11/2023

We all know there is inherent risk when we head out on the water, it's how we prepare and mitigate that risk that can lead us to avoid catastrophes.

16/11/2023

An offshore voyage from the northernmost point of Haida Gwaii to Tofino brings big winds and seas, and a great learning experience among friends.

14/11/2023

48° North history columnist, Lisa Mighetto, takes in all the festivities and fun at Britain's legendary Fastnet Race and Cowes Week.

07/11/2023

Being a self sufficient boat owner is a goal for many, but many DIYers can actaully make problems worse. From a mechanic's perspective, here are some of the most common DIY fails when working on a marine diesel engine.

02/11/2023

The change of seasons from fall to winter in the PNW doesn't mean you can't enjoy your boat, it just takes some extra motivation to get down to the marina and out on the water.

01/11/2023

We love stories about our readers' boats and now is the chance to tell use about your boat and win a 48° North gift package! Submit your 'My Boat' story by December 1, 2023, to enter and be considered for a spot in the magazine.

48° North is inviting readers to share the story of their boats in the "My Boat" column, and the next one chosen to publish will get a prize!

31/10/2023

The doublehanded team of Christina and Justin Wolfe take on this infamous international yacht race with great results and lots of memories made.

27/10/2023

From the Yahtzee crews' years and miles of cruising, two incidents highlight what can and cannot be controlled, and the lessons learned from them.

19/10/2023

When the rudder on a classic sloop is found to be inadequate, a DIY rebuild helps get the boats steering like it should.

17/10/2023

A late August cruise to the South Sound with buddy boats brings good weather, great food, and the inevitable change of seasons.