Andy and August talks about Christmas shopping for sailors, discussing various gift ideas ranging from practical gear to unique collectibles. They share personal anecdotes and recommendations, emphasizing the importance of thoughtful gifts that cater to the needs and interests of sailors. The conversation flows through various categories of gifts, including safety gear, books, tech gadgets, and even Legos, while also touching on the significance of globes and the joy of collecting items related to sailing. See the video on Youtube! This podcast is brought to you by The Quarterdeck, our online sailing community! Join at quarterdeck.59-north.com for videos, articles, live sessions, and more! First two weeks free!
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Making Landfall
Andy, Mia, and August are sitting down together in Sweden to reminisce about the many landfalls we've made over the years. We'll be sharing some of our best and worst experiences, and the lessons we've learned from them. Join us as we talk about the magical transition from blue water to breakwater, and swap a few sea stories! We also answer questions from the Youtube live chat underway! See the video on Youtube! This podcast is brought to you by The Quarterdeck, our online sailing community! Join at quarterdeck.59-north.com for videos, articles, live sessions, and more! First two weeks free!
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Refit or Replace?
When is it worth doing big refit projects, and when is it better to move on to a different boat? SPICA's rigging has Andy browsing blocket for boats again.. This podcast is brought to you by The Quarterdeck, our online sailing community! Join at quarterdeck.59-north.com for videos, articles, live sessions, and more! First two weeks free!
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Crew & Captain Matchmaking
There are sailors out there without boats and there are boats without crew, and it is a common thing to use crewseekers and similar websites and forums to bring the two together. But, it can be a risky thing to set sail across an ocean with a person or a boat that you don't know, so in this episode, we'll help you with some tips on how to stay safe, and how to set yourself up for the best experience possible. We're also sharing a few horror stories along the way! This podcast is brought to you by The Quarterdeck, our online sailing community! Join at quarterdeck.59-north.com for videos, articles, live sessions, and more! First two weeks free!
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Sextants
In this episode, August and Andy dive deep into the timeless tool of celestial navigation- the trusty sextant. We'll give you everything from histrical perspective to practical tips on how to actually use one at sea. We hope this episode will get your mind off Starlink, Iridium and MFDs, and inspire you to look up from your GPS and connect with the stars. This podcast is brought to you by The Quarterdeck, our online sailing community! Join at quarterdeck.59-north.com for videos, articles, live sessions, and more! First two weeks free!
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.