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WBF Panel: Lifestyle To A Living—YouTube and Other Boat-Related Revenue, Hosted By 48N’s Joe Cline
Have you ever asked yourself something like this: Should I start a YouTube Channel to support my boat-habit? If I chronicle the restoration of an old boat, could it help fund the project? Could I shar
From 48 North
Make a Difference, Join the International Beach Cleanup on Sept. 19
Join coastal communities from around the world in the 2026 International Coastal Cleanup on Saturday, September 19 to cleanup participating Pacific Coast and Strait of Juan de Fuca beaches. Most of th
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Double Date to Hawaii: Pac Cup on Hobie 33 TC
Team TC (left to right): Jack Killalea, JJ Hoag, Taylor Joosten, David Rogers. Over a year ago, my boyfriend Jack and I sat in a booth at the Sloop Tavern with a pen and paper, trying to figure out ho
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The Unexpected Stories From SEVENTY48
By Dean Burke What happened next, no one could have ever imagined. After a team called the “Platte Canyon Yacht Club,” a high school STEM class team from deep in the Rocky Mountains of Colo
From NW Maritime Center
Boaters Encouraged to ‘Share the Water’ as Orcas Return to Puget Sound
As we make our return to fall, the Southern Resident orcas are coming back to forage for salmon in Puget Sound. Accordingly, the Orcas Network is reminding boaters to steer clear. Here’s their l
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Hikes for Boaters: More Gulf Islands
The Canadian Gulf Islands are just across the border from the San Juans and are similar in many respects: in the large number of islands, the many marine parks, and the wealth of opportunities for boa
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Boats Afloat Show Docks September 17-20 at South Lake Union
Closing out the summer with an on-the-water celebration of Northwest boating, the 2026 Boats Afloat Show is a showcase of distinctive boating designs and trends September 17-20, at Lake Union Piers on
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#TBT: One Tack & Two Jibes, Alaska to San Francisco
Being the time of year when some Pacific Northwest cruisers are heading south, we’re throwing it back to the Yahtzee crew’s memorable 1,300-miles romp from Alaska to San Francisco. Wedged
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In the Galley: Boatie Burrito Casserole
If you’re planning a cruising adventure for the cooler climes of fall, try this easy and delicious dinner idea courtesy of our friends at Salish Sea Pilot… This is a delightful Tex-Mex-y s
From 48 North
Learning to Work, Lead, and Get Out on the Water
Maritime Career Immersion. It sounds pretty self explanatory, doesn’t it? Immerse students in the world of maritime careers. Hands-on transformative maritime time experience are our thing here after a
From NW Maritime Center
Editor’s Letter: Cruisers Exchanging Prudence
I have been known to extol the virtues of group cruising… well, ad nauseam. I’m still doing it, but it’s not for lack of new ideas. My inspiration to raise the topic this month is precisely the opposi
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No Summers off for these folks.
For some students, summer means sleeping in, taking a break from school, and maybe spending a little too much time on their phones. For the young people learning with our Seattle Team on the Duwamish
From NW Maritime Center
No Summers off for these folks.
For some students, summer means sleeping in, taking a break from school, and maybe spending a little too much time on their phones. For the young people learning with our Seattle Team on the Duwamish
From NW Maritime Center
Meet the 2026 Lifetime Achievement Award Winners!
The Wooden Boat Festival Lifetime Achievement Awards pay tribute to individuals who have made a lasting and significant impact on the wooden boat community and recognizes those who have dedicated thei
From NW Maritime Center
Recap: Race Week Bellingham
Ahhh, Race Week. The highlight of summer for many Pacific Northwest sailors for so many years. After a breezy success in its first year in its new venue of Bellingham in 2025, Race Week made its retur
From 48 North
How To: Understand Your Safety Gear, Part 2
Getting Someone Back Aboard The Boat Figure 1: This hood attachment is easy to deploy and effective in protecting the COB from the onrush of water, especially if they’re being towed by a tether attach
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Meet the 2026 Lifetime Achievement Award Winners!
The Wooden Boat Festival Lifetime Achievement Awards pay tribute to individuals who have made a lasting and significant impact on the wooden boat community and recognizes those who have dedicated thei
From NW Maritime Center
Application for the 2027 Van Isle 360 Race is Open
Applications for the 2027 Van Isle 360 International Yacht Race opened on July 2, 2026, and within 10 days there were 8 submissions under consideration! The race is set to take place from Friday, June
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Cruisers College Announces Fall Lineup of Classes for Boat Owners
Cruisers College, the boat-owner-specific marine technical education offered through Skagit Valley College, is gearing up for another great season of hands-on learning. Are you interested in acquiring
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August Products News
DAHON K-FEATHER FOLDING ELECTRIC BIKE Ideal for boaters who want to travel farther afield when they get to a new port, Dahon’s K-Feather Folding E-Bike is also perfect for storing aboard even a modest
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Historic Around the Americas Sailing Expedition Concludes in Anacortes
Huge congratulations goes out to the intrepid crew of One Ocean, who recently returned to Anacortes after a 27,000-mile journey around North America and south to Cape Horn, carrying out research along
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Video: Duracell Gets a Fancy Paint Job
48° North contributors Matt Steverson and Janneke Petersen have been busy with their racer-to-cruiser refit of the Open 60 Duracell, most recently giving the boat an amazing paint job. We love followi
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Race Recap: 56th Shaw Island Summer Classic
The Shaw Island Summer Classic hosted by San Juan Island Yacht Club is always just that. Classic. Summer. Fun. With the San Juan Islands in the best days of summer and a weekend in Friday Harbor, you
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Volunteer Bulletin – August 2026
And the winner is… Thank you to all Volunteers who have already signed up for Wooden Boat Festival shifts! The winners for our early sign up drawing have been picked! Free Patagonia Item: Jean
From NW Maritime Center
Close to the Water: Sailing with Leviathans
Case Inlet is clearly marked on the chart of Puget Sound, but it might as well be a blank spot labeled Terra Incognita. Every time I venture there, sailboats—frankly any kind of boats—are few. Thirty
From 48 North
Tribal Guide to Maritime Washington is Now Live
The Maritime Washington National Heritage Area is excited to introduce its Tribal Guide to Maritime Washington. This multimedia online guide invites boaters, residents, and visitors alike to learn abo
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Necessary or Nice: Your Trusty Dinghy
Your dinghy makes the perfect platform for tackling projects like hull polishing. Some days, shopping for the simplest piece of boating gear becomes a research project as you delve into comparisons be
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Slowing Down in the San Juan Islands
The crew of Yahtzee in Victoria Harbour after completing their trip around the island. Sailing fast in a fresh morning breeze and abundant sunshine, Yahtzee bounded through Race Passage wing-on-wing e
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CWB Norm Blanchard W.O.O.D. Regatta Coming Sept. 19
Join your fellow racers for a day of friendly competition at the Center for Wooden Boats (CWB) Norm Blanchard W.O.O.D. Regatta on September 19 on Lake Union. The Center for Wooden Boats’ annual Norm B
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Small to Large: Dinghy Skills on a Big Boat
The author on the cover of a 1994 issue ofSailing World during her Olympic 470 campaign. It’s been a busy start to the summer racing season for Cascadia Sailing. While the countdown to September’s NYY
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