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Women at the Helm 2: What Carried Us Across the Line
Sep 25, 2026 · original
The following article was co-written by Erica Lichty and Angela Hewitson. Bang! We’d wondered aloud whether there would really be a cannon shot when a boat crossed the line first—and there it was, punctuating a reunion of sorts. An unexpected crew aboard a borrowed boat with battered sails, hooting and hollering as we became the first boat in the fleet to cross the line in the third race of the day. Sloop Tavern Yacht Club hosts two Women at the Helm races each year. The rule that gives the series its name is simple: a female-identifying or nonbinary person must helm the boat from one minute before the starting sequence through the finish. While the first event is a distance race, this second installment brought us together for buoy racing on Shilshole Bay on September 12. Our roster would be better drawn as a Venn diagram than written as a list. We came aboard with deep résumés across t
Clearing the Hurdles Around Vancouver Island
Sep 24, 2026 · original
A Circumnavigation Reinforces Cruising Confidence As a sailor in the Pacific Northwest, I’ve pursued a modest bucket list—sailing to popular destinations including Princess Louisa Inlet and Desolation Sound. But a remaining item on that list was to sail around Vancouver Island. So, in late June 2024, I embarked on a 780 nautical mile trip that is now among my most satisfying memories. Knowing this venture would not be a walk in the park, I considered joining a cruise-and-learn flotilla that Nanaimo Yacht Charters used to conduct twice a year. Unfortunately, I learned that they had recently discontinued that program. I asked their opinion about doing the trip by myself and they mentioned something about being careful because “people get in trouble out there.” So, I looked at my 1990 Hunter Legend 35.5, Exhilaration , moored at the Port of Everett, and decided two things: 1) I would get th
Maritime Washington National Heritage Area Awards Grants Supporting Maritime Heritage
Sep 23, 2026 · original
Congratulations to the organizations across Washington State who are receiving a total of $100,000 in funding for projects that support our region’s maritime heritage. These grants will expand ways for residents and visitors of all ages to engage with the incredible water-based stories of our region and provide resources for communities to better protect the heritage resources that define Washington’s saltwater shores. Since time immemorial, people have settled along the saltwater shores of what is today Washington State, supported by rich maritime resources for food, shelter, inspiration, trade, and transportation. Today, Washington’s shores continue to serve as home to many vibrant water-based cultures. With these grants, the Maritime Washington National Heritage Area supports projects that strengthen, maintain, and share this rich maritime heritage—enabling organizations, governments,
The Rich History of Blake Island
Sep 22, 2026 · original
The author’s family enjoying the maiden voyage on her sister-in-law’s new Outbound 46, one of countless happy visits to Blake Island. Like many visitors, I first came to Blake Island on a commercial boat. A short run from the Seattle waterfront brought the vessel to a landing, where hundreds of passengers were greeted with clam appetizers. We then filed into a longhouse for an alder-fire salmon bake and Indigenous cultural show featuring masked dancers and storytelling. Afterward, passengers could walk the trail that circled the island before boarding the boat for the trip home. Over the years, my husband Frank and I brought many groups of relatives and friends unfamiliar with Seattle on this trip, giving them a taste of local cuisine and a chance to see the gleaming city skyline from the water. To this day, a line of photographs in my office documents our various voyages, operated first
September Products News
Sep 21, 2026 · original
SEAFLO Dry Bilge System Boaters love a dry bilge, but it’s not always easy to keep it that way. The SEAFLO Dry Bilge System 2.0 is a 24V marine water removal system designed to eliminate standing water from bilges and other water-containing compartments. Featuring self-priming capability up to 25 feet, the system supports remote mounting for flexible installation across a variety of vessel configurations. The unit offers programmable automatic operation as well as manual toggle switch activation for customizable control. Designed for compatibility with the SEAFLO Four Zone Splitter System, it provides multi-compartment water management while helping reduce wear on bilge pumps and float switches through reduced operating cycles. Price: $199 » www.seaflowusa.com FURUNO NAVpilot-711C Autopilot System The FURUNO NAVpilot-711C is an upgraded autopilot designed for a variety of recreational ve
Race Recap: 2026 Salish Sea Regatta
Sep 18, 2026 · original
One of the region’s newest and fastest growing sailboat racing events is Royal Vancouver Yacht Club’s three-day Salish Sea Regatta. A Seattle sailor in attendance this year described it to 48° North as, “My new favorite race.” Here’s the story from this great event. On Friday, September 11, Royal Vancouver Yacht Club began its 6th annual Salish Sea Regatta with over 30 boats on the start line, including many of the region’s fastest sailboats. After its inaugural run just a few years ago, the race has now hit its stride; with 2026 being the most successful event yet. It is said that timing is everything, and in the case of the planning of this race, that is true. In 2021, when I served as Fleet Captain at Royal Vancouver Yacht Club, Commodore Peter Wealick and club members PC Bob Matthews and Jim Allan came forward with an interesting plan: why not host a race between the club’s outstatio
The Coolest Classroom
Sep 17, 2026 · original
By and large, I’m deeply grateful for my childhood. I was afforded a wealth of opportunities and experiences that shaped me into a relatively happy, functional adult. Until recently, I hadn’t been able to point to anything that distinctly might have made those years better. That is, until I stepped foot aboard the Schooner Zodiac as a part of a four-day session of Northwest Maritime’s Salish Sea Expeditions (SSE). I grew up a landlubber––my parents, both Air Force veterans, were far-removed from the maritime world. Sailing was an enigma to them (still is) and, by extension, to me. That is, until I boarded a sailboat for the first time only a handful of years ago. Now, after hundreds of days and thousands of ocean miles in my wake, it’s fair to say that my understanding of sailing has deepened substantially. Still, the idea of a floating classroom, a school onboard a century-old schooner,
Bellingham SeaFeast Coming Sept. 26-27
Sep 16, 2026 · original
Bellingham SeaFeast is back on September 26-27 and there will once again be a lot of great food, entertainment, and activities for the whole family. SeaFeast is dedicated to building community around Bellingham’s working waterfront, maritime culture, sustainable seafood, and ocean conservation. The free, two-day flagship festival welcomes local residents, neighbors from across Puget Sound, and ocean-lovers from far and wide to celebrate our shared maritime heritage through engaging cultural experiences that foster connection and understanding. Beyond the festival, Bellingham SeaFeast hosts year-round programs and events, including seafood cooking demonstrations, teaching ocean conservation in local schools, organizing community beach cleanups, and more. Through these efforts, they aim to strengthen community ties across the region and inspire stewardship of our natural resources to ensur
Shifting Gears: Broughtons or Bust
Sep 15, 2026 · original
Sea Lab at one of the region’s most beloved docks… But is it the Broughtons? Tekla and I had been planning this trip for a couple of years. Originally we thought we could get all the way to Alaska on Sea Lab , our 22-foot C-Dory cruiser, and friends assured us we could. But when looking at charts and figuring out mileage, Alaska seemed daunting in the one-month sabbatical Tekla had from work. Plus, the thought of a crossing like Dixon Entrance in our tiny boat scared me a little. So we scaled the plan back to the Broughton Archipelago in the south end of Queen Charlotte Sound. Given our limited timeline, that seemed more reasonable and less like a marathon run. After all, it’s supposed to be fun. And no doubt, this would still be a big adventure. Though we had chosen to reduce our range from the initial ambitions, our intent was to run fast to our farthest northern point and slowly work
The Fall Boats Afloat Show is ON and 48° North is Here!
Sep 14, 2026 · original
48° North is thrilled to be back at the Fall Boats Afloat Show at South Lake Union. You can find our booth in the East Dock Shoreside Exhibitor Tent, so stop by, say hello and grab the latest edition! The Boats Afloat Show at South Lake Union, produced by the Northwest Yacht Brokers Association, is a great September tradition. This year’s show runs from September 17-20 and the experience is always rewarding for boaters and those of us in the local maritime industry who enthusiastically support all things PNW boating. Join the fun, meet the folks who are eager to help, ask all your questions, and check out some of the latest and greatest boats and gear. Here are few basics that come from the Boats Afloat Show crew. We hope to see you there this weekend! With a world-class line-up of more than 120 power and sailing craft, it is an opportunity for showgoers to explore the region’s premiere

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