The QUARTERDECK Sailing Podcast
The QUARTERDECK Sailing Podcast
59º North Sailing Podcasts
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 & August Sandberg. Produced by 59º North Sailing. A podcast about leadership, sailing & seam'nship.
Gozzard 36 // Boat Shopping
It's another Boatshopping episode! Andy and August are taking a look at boat for sale, dissecting the boat and the listing. Of course, if you are a Quarterdeck member, you will have access to the video version of this podcast, and can watch the pictures of this boat and study the listing along with Andy and August! Quarterdeck members also provide listings for us to analyze! If you are not yet a member, go to quarterdeck.59-north.com, and sign up! You can even snatch a two-week free trail, watch this and tons of other videos for free! Fair winds and following seas to you, my friends, and hold fast. -- This episode is sponsored by BVI Yacht Sales, our boat broker friends from Tortola and Annapolis. Go to bviyachtsales.com to have a look at all the cool boats they have listed right now! And if you find your dream boat elsewhere, they can be your buyers broker! 
Aug 25
1 hr 5 min
Sail Training Debrief
The Quarterdeck Podcast is back! Tell your friends! In this episode, August will share a recording he did, debriefing one of the Sail Training Camps on Isbjørn this spring. He learned a lot, and we hope you will too! -- To learn more about sailing and support what we do, check out our membership site at quarterdeck.59-north.com! You will find a welcoming and knowledgeable community there, along with videos, livestreams, articles, and behind-the-scenes resources from the 59° North team. Welcome onboard! -- This episode is sponsored by BVI Yacht Sales, our boat broker friends from Tortola and Annapolis. Go to bviyachtsales.com to have a look at all the cool boats they have listed right now! And if you find your dream boat elsewhere, they can be your buyer's broker! 
Aug 18
26 min
Saga 48 // Boat Shopping
The boat listings continue! Andy and August dissect boat listings provided by our shipmates on the Quarterdeck. In this week's episode they take a look at a Saga 48. Join us to learn how to shop for boats online, what to look for, and which boats are suited for what purpose.  To provide your own listings and join our community, become a member at www.quarterdeck.59-north.com! First two weeks free! Sponsored by BVI Yacht Sales! Go to www.bviyachtsales.com to buy or sell your boat. HOLD FAST!
Apr 30
1 hr 2 min
Winter Projects on ISBJØRN
ISBJØRN is back out sailing after a cold winter and a busy recommissioning period in Bergen! August talks about the projects that were done on the boat over the winter, and gives tips on winter storage and maintenance.  Sign up with us on Quarterdeck.59-north.com to learn more! Sponsored by BVI Yacht Sales! Go to www.bviyachtsales.com to buy or sell your boat. HOLD FAST!
Apr 21
31 min
Feeling 486 // Boat Shopping
Could this Feeling 486 make all of your dreams come true, or is a horrible mistake?  in this episode, Andy, Mia and August continue to review boat listings from Quarterdeck menbers. If you want to see the video version of this and see the screenshare and the photos we are discussing, sign up with us on Quarterdeck.59-north.com. As a member you can also provide your own listing for us to dissect and join the discussion!  Sponsored by BVI Yacht Sales! Go to www.bviyachtsales.com to buy or sell your boat. HOLD FAST!  
Apr 16
1 hr 10 min
C&C 44 // Boat Shopping
The boat listings continue! Andy and August dissect boat listings provided by our shipmates on the Quarterdeck. In this week's episode they take a look at a C&C 44. Join us to learn how to shop for boats online, what to look for, and which boats are suited for what purpose.  To provide your own listings and join our community, become a member at www.quarterdeck.59-north.com! First two weeks free! Sponsored by BVI Yacht Sales! Go to www.bviyachtsales.com to buy or sell your boat. HOLD FAST!
Apr 7
1 hr 22 min
JoJo Pickering // Celestial Navigation Nerd-Out
In this episode Andy chat with our skipper Jojo Pickering about their shared passion for celestial navigation. Are you a seasoned celestial navigator, or just looking to start learning? Either way this is the episode for you! Join Andy's or Jojo's celestial navigation courses here: https://59-north.com/events/celestial-nav-workshop-annapolis https://islandswiftsailing.co.uk/index.php/courses/ Sponsored by BVI Yacht Sales! Go to www.bviyachtsales.com to buy or sell your boat. Join us at The Quarterdeck to learn seam'nship! https://quarterdeck.59-north.com/
Mar 31
54 min
Custom Ted Brewer 35 // Boat Shopping
Check out this sweet one-off Ted Brewer 35! This season, Andy and August dissect boat listings provided by our shipmates on the Quarterdeck.  Join us to learn how to shop for boats online, what to look for, and which boats are suited for what purpose.  To provide your own listings and join our community, become a member at www.quarterdeck.59-north.com! First two weeks free! Sponsored by BVI Yacht Sales! Go to www.bviyachtsales.com to buy or sell your boat. HOLD FAST!
Mar 24
1 hr 11 min
Merry Christmas and Happy new Year!
A holiday greeting from the 59 North Admiralty, and a quick preview of what we've got in store for 2026! Thank you for listening to us thorugh 2025 Join the FALKEN open house!  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!
Dec 22, 2025
9 min
The Best Boat for Ocean Sailing
What really matters when choosing a boat to cross oceans? Andy Schell and August Sandberg break down the essential features that define a true bluewater sailboat, from hull design and construction to materials, keels, and the small details that make a big difference offshore. We also share some of our favorite offshore designs, and some of our least favorite!  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!
Dec 16, 2025
55 min
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