The QUARTERDECK Sailing Podcast

Sep 24 2024 112 ep. 50 mins 953

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Deep dives on the art of seam'nship. Technical discussions and lessons learned from all aspects of sailing, from leadership & preparation to sail trim, navigation and more. Hosted by professional skippers Andy Schell, Nikki Henderson & August Sandberg. Produced by 59º North Sailing. A podcast about leadership, sailing & seam'nship.

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Andy & Mia are buying another boat?

Sep 24 2024 61 mins

Andy and Mia joins August to give him the latest news on their boat hunt! Will there be another boat in the family? For links to the listings as well as hi-res photos, join us on The QUARTERDECK, 59º North's online platform! First two weeks free!

Andy's boat shopping!

Sep 17 2024 114 mins

Andy is indeed shopping for a new boat, and we get to peek over his shoulder! Checking out the boats he is considering, the things he is looking for, as well as learning about his overall strategy and thought process. Man, this is fun! For a video recording, links to all the listings as well as hi-res photos, join us on The QUARTERDECK, 59º North's online platform! First two weeks

Shetland Race

Sep 10 2024 56 mins

The Shetland Race is a historic, 200 mile race across the notorious North Sea from Bergen to Lerwick. August recently completed the 2024 Shetland Race on ISBJØRN, and he's is eager to tell the story and to share the numerous lessons he learned. -- Join us on The QUARTERDECK, 59º North's online platform, to continue the discussion. First two weeks free!

Radar Boat Rescue

Jun 17 2024 49 mins

Hear Andy's salty sea story of the time FALKEN and her trusty radar was called upon to rescue a boat that dragged her anchor and drifted out to sea without lights, AIS or any crew aboard. Last episode of the season! Please rate us and subscibe to catch us when the next season comes along! -- Join us on The QUARTERDECK, 59º North's online platform, to add your own arguments and to

Radar

Jun 11 2024 49 mins

Andy and August are back, this week talking about radar! What is it, and is it a necessary tool for the modern sailor? Plenty of sea stories in this one that might help you decide! -- Join us on The QUARTERDECK, 59º North's online platform, to add your own arguments and to continue the discussion. First two weeks free!

Night Sailing

Jun 04 2024 56 mins

How different is it to sail in the dark, and what can you do to make it a safe, fun and even spiritual experience? Turn on your navlights, spin up your radar and join Andy Schell and August Sandberg in the cocpit for a dark night watch. -- Join us on The QUARTERDECK, 59º North's online platform, to add your own arguments and to continue the discussion. First two weeks free!

Watch Systems

May 28 2024 47 mins

Andy Schell and August Sandberg answers questions from Quarterdeck members! This time tackling the popular topic of Watch Schedules. How do you manage rest, handover and crew pairing to make you passage as safe and enjoyable as possible? -- Join us on The QUARTERDECK, 59º North's online platform, to add your own arguments and to continue the discussion. First two weeks free!

New Sails for ISBJØRN!

May 21 2024 46 mins

ISBJØRN's white sails have 60 000 miles on them, and we are making new ones! Andy and August takes this opportunity to discuss how the sails have worked for them, and consider if they would want to change anything. -- Join us on The QUARTERDECK, 59º North's online platform, to add your own arguments and to continue the discussion. First two weeks free!

Tool Inventory for Cruising

Mar 05 2024 77 mins

Self-sufficiency is one of the most important and attractive aspects of long-distance sailing, and a proper toolkit is arguably the most important step towards achieving it. -- Join us on The QUARTERDECK, 59º North's online platform, to add your own arguments and to continue the discussion. First two weeks free!

Catamaran Sail Plans

Feb 27 2024 34 mins

Quarterdeck Member Morgan Hunter reached out to ask us about sail plans for Catamarans, and we invited him on the podcast for a conversation on the topic with sail plan pundit Andy Schell! Check out Morgan and his many projects on skylarksailing.com. -- Join us on The QUARTERDECK, 59º North's online platform, to add your own arguments and to continue the discussion. First two week