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Join PSSC for “Beyond Home Waters” with Paul Tsai
The Puget Sound Cruising Club (PSCC ) is inviting boaters to an evening with local bluewater sailor and author Paul Tsai on June 19, as he shares his experiences leaping beyond our familiar home water
From 48 North
Editor’s Letter: Northbound
As a devoted summer camp kid growing up in Minnesota, I can easily recall every sensory input—scents, sounds, and sights—that instinctively readied me for my annual journey to the northwoods and borde
From 48 North
Washington Marine State Parks Looking for Hosts
If you’re an avid boater in Washington and want to help our marine state parks and your fellow boaters, consider volunteering this summer as a marine park host! Marine park hosts assist boater
From 48 North
The Sailingest Journey Ever!
By Captain Chrissy McLean Four days away, 13 people, all of our gear and provisions, and a 25-foot engineless open boat? That’s a recipe for some serious experiential learning! Team Longboat
From NW Maritime Center
Addition of J/80s Means More Learning and More Fun
By Joe Cline, 48° North Editor Northwest Maritime programs continue to evolve. One exciting step is the recent addition of two J/80s to the sail training fleet. NWM Waterfront Program Manager,
From NW Maritime Center
Support students like Willow and your loved ones this spring
Getting out on the water and learning from boats helped Willow Parvati find their place in the world. From a shy middle schooler, Willow will be graduating this summer from the Port Townsend Maritime
From NW Maritime Center
R2AK Ruckus and Race Start this Weekend!
The 2026 Race to Alaska (R2AK) starts on Sunday, June 14 at 5 a.m. in Port Townsend, but before that happens, head over to Northwest Maritime to party with the racers, see some cool boats on the hard,
From 48 North
Bringing the Rocket 22 ‘Cookie Cutter’ Home
Why would I buy a boat so far away? After a bit of work on the boat and trailer, the author was ready to begin his homeward adventure. In the early morning darkness, I left the campground in East Gran
From 48 North
Quartz Bay is Off the Radar
In our latest Destinations piece courtesy of Salish Sea Pilot, we learn about an anchorage in Desolation Sound that is an ideal place to while away time, take a paddle, and cross some boat projects of
From 48 North
Close to the Water: Digital Tides and Currents
When it comes to small boat sailing, I lean luddite. I like to feel the wind, experience the changing conditions of the water, and consult my paper charts. In my last column (see Riding the Tide in th
From 48 North
SEVENTY48: From Start to New Beginning
For one of the five women on Team 8Oars, the journey took some unexpected turns but was at least a meaningful as anticipated. It was 4 a.m. when we pulled into Fay Bainbridge State Park. We were wiped
From 48 North
Be Whale Wise: Stay 1,000 Yards Away
With the summer boating and cruising season upon us, the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) is reminding boaters to follow the law and protect endangered Southern Resident killer whales
From 48 North
Apply to Be the 50th Annual Wooden Boat Festival Poster Artist
Applications are now open for the next year’s 50th Wooden Boat Festival Featured Poster Artist. Since 1977, original artwork has helped define the spirit of the festival—appearing on posters,
From NW Maritime Center
Crews in Action: Maritime High School Quarterly Update
Update from January 29–April 3 (Quarter 3)By Nalani O’Brien, Maritime Education Instructor This quarter has been filled with hands-on learning, real-world exploration, and meaningful milestones acr
From NW Maritime Center
Team Longboat: Preparation Begins For Dabob Bay Journey
By Sonia Frojen, Team Longboat Instructor Team Longboat launched Longboat Townshend in early February after annual boat maintenance in the shop, which lasted for nearly three months. Townshend had
From NW Maritime Center
Getting Ready for A Season on the Water
Spring is here, and the season is getting underway on the water. Our seasonal staff recently wrapped up training, covering everything from risk management to setting up the pilot house simulator, Long
From NW Maritime Center
Volunteer Bulletin – May 2026
By Lindsey Kuligowski, NWM Volunteer Coordinator VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES School Programs Volunteers Needed Volunteers needed for a school program in June! No maritime experience n
From NW Maritime Center
2026 Race Preview
By Jesse Wiegel, Race Boss The water at 4:30 AM strips away whatever philosophy you had under the work lights in your two-car garage. A solo stand-up paddleboarder, parked on the wet rocks of Resto
From NW Maritime Center
Learning by Doing: A Student’s Role in Oyster Restoration | Part 2
By Ave Arroyo, PTMA Student It’s that time again for an Oyster Blog! This will be our second-to-last blog, as our spat will be released into Chuckanut Bay on June 10th! Learn about Northwest Mariti
From NW Maritime Center
24th Annual PNW Pirates Bash Set For August 21-23 in Poulsbo
Since 2002, the PNW Pirates Bash has been making waves across Puget Sound and has evolved into a beloved annual pilgrimage for a dedicated crew of sailors known as the Pacific Northwest Pirates. The 2
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SSP featured in Seattle Refined Article: Let’s Go Places: Put the wind in your sails
https://www.sailsandpoint.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/SailSandPointSR.mp4 SSP was featured in a Seattle Refined article! Check it out to see our very own Nora Gallogly instructing a brand new sailo
From Sail Sand Point
New Tax Laws and Charitable Giving: The Good News
You may have just filed your tax return and are now thinking about what the rest of the year looks like. Here are some possibilities to consider: Generosity gets a break, no itemizing necessary: Be
From NW Maritime Center
Building Confidence, One Boat at a Time
Interview with Joel Arrington, Boatshop Manager Over the past few weeks, instructors worked alongside juniors and seniors from the Port Townsend Maritime Academy for an intensive Boatbuilding Unit
From NW Maritime Center
Rowing like an Olympian
By Noah Seixas, Rat Island Rowing Imagine jumping into a new sport and, within a week, finding yourself participating with an Olympic bronze medalist. That is just what happened for a group of
From NW Maritime Center
Volunteer Bulletin – February 2026
Volunteer Opportunities She Tells Sea Tales Our beloved annual event, She Tells Sea Tales, on March 7 is sold out—but you can still be part of it! We’re looking for dishwashers to support th
From NW Maritime Center
A Legacy of Adventure and Discovery: Remembering Jim Whittaker, Board Emeritus
Jim Whittaker’s influence on our organization lives on not only in the stories we tell, but in the very shape of who we are. At 97, he leaves behind a life that helped define our direction, our curios
From NW Maritime Center
Have a child attending summer camp at SSP? Here’s what to expect!
We hope you and your child are excited for summer camps to begin! Whether it’s their first time on a sailboat doing Junior Explorers or they’ve been on the water for years, our summer camp
From Sail Sand Point
Sail Sand Point has a NEW website!
The SSP team is delighted to announce that our new website has launched, and we think it looks fantastic! Click around, tell your
From Sail Sand Point
Camp & Class Registration Tips and Registration Day Troubleshooting
We are so excited to welcome new and returning sailors alike to SSP starting as soon as April! We’ve prepared a great selection of offerings for the 2026 season, and are working hard to get ready for
From Sail Sand Point
Learning by Doing: A Student’s Role in Oyster Restoration
By Ave Arroyo, PTMA Student Spring is just around the corner and our young oysters are at the beginning stages of life! Larvae and young spat have begun sprouting on the shells. They are f
From NW Maritime Center