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On the Wind Sailing

On the Wind Sailing

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The definitive podcast about sailing. Professional sailors Andy Schell, Mia Karlsson and August Sandberg interview sailors from around the world to discover what motivates, scares & inspires them. For over twelve years and through 490+ episodes, our hosts have interviewed sailors like Dee Caffari, Sir Robin Knox-Johnston, Liz Clark, John Kretschmer, Kirsten Neuschafer, Nigel Calder, Pip Hare & many, many more. We talk to boat builders, yacht designers, YouTube stars, performance racers, and family cruisers. HOLD FAST!59º North Sailing Podcasts Social Sciences Travel Writing & Commentary
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  • Mia & Andy // 2025 Year-In-Review (Only 3 Months Late!)

    Mia & Andy // 2025 Year-In-Review (Only 3 Months Late!)
    Mar 17 2026

    Mia and Andy sit down in the new Mission Control to review the year that was 2025! And we're only 3 months late in doing it! Each year Mia & Andy like to record a podcast in which we reflect on the past year and share some stories. So much happens over the course a year with us and 59º North that it's tough to keep track of it all in the moment! You'll be shocked at some of the stats we come up with in this episode. So grab a coffee or a beer depending on what timezone you're listening to this in, and join Mia & Andy on reflecting on last year!

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    Support the podcast & become a member of The Quarterdeck, where Andy, August & Mia dive deep on the art of seam'nship. Nerd out with us on our members-only forum and talk boats, gear, safety-at-sea, meet like-minded sailors, find crew, and more. Check it out on quarterdeck.59-north.com. See you there!

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    This season of ON THE WIND is supported by our friends at Offshore Passage Opportunities and Rutgerson Marin. Support the show by supporting our sponsors!
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    1 hr and 15 mins
  • Ben Soofer // Making a career in sailing

    Ben Soofer // Making a career in sailing
    Mar 10 2026

    Ben Soofer joined 59 North back in 2018, working with media and on the backend of this very podcast. He then started sailing as a mate, including joining August on his first offshore passage on Isbjørn. He's then gone on to start his own business, and working with many others. August caught up with him to reminisce about the past, share some old sea stories, and talk about how Ben's made a unique career out of his passion.

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    Support the podcast & become a member of The Quarterdeck, where Andy, August & Mia dive deep on the art of seam'nship. Nerd out with us on our members-only forum and talk boats, gear, safety-at-sea, meet like-minded sailors, find crew, and more. Check it out on quarterdeck.59-north.com. See you there!

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    This season of ON THE WIND is supported by our friends at Offshore Passage Opportunities and Rutgerson Marin. Support the show by supporting our sponsors!
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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • Francesca Clapcich // The 1st Italian to Win The Ocean Race

    Francesca Clapcich // The 1st Italian to Win The Ocean Race
    Mar 3 2026

    Francesca Clapcich is an Olympian, a world champion, and in 2023 became the first Italian to win The Ocean Race. She most recently skippered UpWind by MerConcept, an all-female Ocean Fifty trimaran campaign — and now, she's set her sights on the 2028 Vendée Globe with her title sponsor, 11th Hour Racing. We caught up back in July, while she was enjoying a few final weeks at home in Utah with her wife and daughter where she lives, before heading off to co-skipper four of the five legs of The Ocean Race Europe with Team Malizia. We spoke about starting new chapters, redefining success, and her mission to do more than just sail.

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    Support the podcast & become a member of The Quarterdeck, where Andy, August & Mia dive deep on the art of seam'nship. Nerd out with us on our members-only forum and talk boats, gear, safety-at-sea, meet like-minded sailors, find crew, and more. Check it out on quarterdeck.59-north.com. See you there!

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    This season of ON THE WIND is supported by our friends at Offshore Passage Opportunities and Rutgerson Marin. Support the show by supporting our sponsors!
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    1 hr and 11 mins
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I'm sorry for the harsh criticism of the interviewees. Adam regurgitates Kretschmer's philosophy on sailing and life. Ryan and Sophie are clueless when they talk about Bluewater Boats. Just because they have taken their boat across the Atlantic does not make it "Bluewater" standard. Kayaks have crossed the Atlantic and by their logic those are now Bluewater kayaks. They would be in a survival storm if they had to forereach in a Force 10. Oh wait, they wouldn't be able to forereach because they would both be seasick because their boat pounds. Be careful who you get your advice from they defend their boat because it's their's and they want a floating apartment not a Bluewater boat!

Andy does a great job considering who he interview

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Great guest! Always enjoy Andy and his guests. Whether it’s about a specific topic or just open conversation with his guests, it’s always entertaining and informative.

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