The QUARTERDECK Sailing Podcast

Andy and August talk offshore weather routing, with FALKEN's recent trip to Greenland as a case study. They discuss how to think about forecasts, considering alternatives, implications on comfort and crew morale, what to prioritize, and how it's different for racers and cruisers. -- Join us on The QUARTERDECK, 59º North's online platform, to add your own arguments and to continue the discussion. First two weeks free!

Andy Schell and his crew just returned to port after Falken's last sail of the year. They sailed through the Gulf of Cadiz - A stretch of water that offers a new and unique challenge to mariners in the form of attacking orcas! August and Andy talks about how to to deal with the attacks, as well as the moral implications of it all. -- Join us on The QUARTERDECK, 59º North's online platform, to add your own arguments and to continue the discussion. First two weeks free!

The Quarterdeck Podcast is back! It will feature conversations about projects and issues from the top of the 59 North agenda, providing some insight into our work and our decision making process. Going forward, we'll release weekly episodes any time "On the Wind" is between seasons. So we'll be there in your ears every Tuesday every week all the time! This week, Andy and August discusses MFD's and where to mount them. Enjoy! -- Join us on The QUARTERDECK, 59º North's online platform, to add your own arguments and to continue the discussion. First two weeks free!

For the last debate of this season, we take a big step back and ask the big question: The sights, sounds and cultural input of coastal cruising? Or the freedom, desolation and peace of offshore sailing? Nikki Henderson and August Sandberg randomly pick a side in this heated discussion, and tries to convince the other, and the audience, of which is the best version of sailing. Will they succeed? Will they stay on topic? Will the debate devolve into crying and name-calling? Click play to find out!

Nikki Henderson and August Sandberg debate the pros and cons of symmetric and asymmetric spinnakers for sailing. They discuss the advantages and disadvantages of each type, including ease of handling, aesthetic appeal, and wind conditions. The debate gets lively as they explore the risks and rewards of using different spinnakers in sailing.

A debate on the advantages and disadvantages of big vs. small crew sailing boats. Topics include solitude, safety, skillset, and flexibility. They also discuss radio communication phrases and the pros and cons of both crew sizes, highlighting work efficiency, accountability, and crew dynamics. Sailing with a big crew is explored, emphasizing increased safety and social interaction. They also discuss the benefits of trying new roles and embracing new experiences on a boat.

Are bananas the perfect food offshore, or are they inherently dangerous? Nikki Henderson and August Sandberg randomly pick a side in this heated discussion, and tries to convince the other, and the audience, of which is the best version of sailing. Will they succeed? Will they stay on topic? Will the debate devolve into crying and name-calling? Click play to find out! -- Join us on The QUARTERDECK, 59º North's online platform, to add your own arguments and to continue the discussion First two weeks free!

Cruising or Racing - which is better? Nikki Henderson and August Sandberg randomly pick a side in this heated discussion, and tries to convince the other, and the audience, of which is the best version of sailing. Will they succeed? Will they stay on topic? Will the debate devolve into crying and name-calling? Click play to find out! -- Join us on The QUARTERDECK, 59º North's online platform, to add your own arguments and to continue the discussion First two weeks free!

Monohulls or cats - which is better? Nikki Henderson and August Sandberg randomly pick a side in this heated discussion, and tries to convince the other, and the audience, of which is the ideal number of hulls. Will they succeed? Will they stay on topic? Will the debate devolve into crying and name-calling? Click play to find out! -- Join us on The QUARTERDECK, 59º North's online platform, to add your own arguments and to continue the discussion First two weeks free!

Debaters Nikki Henderson and August Sandberg discuss the age-old sailing debate: wheels vs. tillers. They dive into the advantages of each, including control, safety, and crew dynamic. The debate explores how boat size and rudder type can impact steering preferences. Listen in to learn more about the pros and cons of each system!