Letters Volume XXX, Number I, August 2010
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48° North Sails Into Its Third Decade
This month the masthead to the left
now reads “Volume XXX Number 1.” This means that this issue marks the start of the 30th year of 48° North’s providing the sailing community with cruising stories, columns, how to’s, racing recaps and boating current events. We’ve run cruising stories from local destinations to around the world voyages, from the Minto Mingle to the America’s Cup. The fascinating and addicting thing about sailing is that it is ever changing. For those of you who’ve been with us all these years, we’ve watched together as the sport evolved along with changes in materials and technologies. From wood to fiberglass to carbon fiber, the boats now can fly across the water instead of moving through it. Electronic capabilities that were at one time so advanced and sophisticated, are now available on our phones. While all these changes are fantastic and sometimes mind boggling, they really are still really only tools and devices. The core experience of going out on the water using only the wind for power remains the same. To silently glide over the waves, to watch the wind on the water, the currents, and immersing yourself in the forces of nature is still a unique experience and an irresistible draw. We are pleased and honored to be a part of this ever changing, yet unchanged sport.
This month’s issue continues to reflect the old and the new. On one hand we’ve got an article about the future of the most technological sailboat race in the world, the America’s Cup. On the other hand, we feature a story about how Fleet 7 in Portland is thriving, racing their 30+-year-old Cal 20s. It’s all sailing, albeit one is a bit more about fun than the other.
Like any voyage, it takes a good crew to get you through, and over
the past three decades we’ve been fortunate to have had some truly fine people aboard. Our current crew of Michael Collins; who has been with the mag almost from the beginning, Karen Higginson, and Cai Weir, certainly continue that outstanding tradition. With the motto, “Just like the wind, it’s free,” it’s been a challenge to keep it going and we have our advertisers to thank for keeping us afloat all these years. The free mag wouldn’t exist without them. We also thank you for supporting them – it’s our own sailing community’s version of the circle of life. Yes, thank you all. Most of our writing comes not from
professional writers but from people just wanting to share their stories, experiences and knowledge with their fellow sailors. There have been a lot of miscues avoided and experiences enhanced by their generous contributions to their fellow boaters. So off we go into another year afloat, aboard boats made of wood,
fiberglass, carbon fiber and duct tape. Another year of enjoying the supernatural wonders of the Northwest – whether it’s the chaotic meeting of racers at the weather mark, or the soothing tranquility of a golden sunset at your favorite anchorage, we look forward to sharing the sailing experience with you.
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