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We’re many things, and at our core we are an organization that uses powerful maritime experiences to educate, inspire people to adventure, and celebrate our maritime culture. We do it for our own love of boats, in service to our community and maritime industry, but mostly because regardless of the subject, the sea is the most powerful teacher we know.

2025 Boatshop Workshops

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WA360


360 miles of engineless, unsupported
boat racing circling Puget Sound

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Your donation makes it possible to offer place-based maritime education for elementary through high school age students, and helps make these experiences accessible for everyone

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Stories from our Magazine 48° North

  • Race Report: Toliva Shoal 2025
    by Peter Stewart on February 19, 2025 at 1:00 pm

    Boats and sailors made their way from their home ports to Olympia for the annual Toliva Shoal Race on February

  • Close to the Water: Capsize!
    by Bruce Bateau on February 18, 2025 at 1:00 pm

    Are You Ready to Self-Recover? I distinctly remember the gray November day when I sat on Row Bird’s sheerstrake, looking

  • February Products News
    by Editor on February 17, 2025 at 1:00 pm

    » Gill Front and Side Zip PFD Maintaining maximum comfort while sailing is a must, which is what Gill set

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