The QUARTERDECK Sailing Podcast

Allied Princess 36 // Boat Shopping

This boat is very special to Andy Schell. He lived and cruised on an Allied Princess 36 with his family as a kid! Will his analysis of this boat be cold and pragmatic, or

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, yo

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 sprin

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. Joi

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, a

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 Quarter

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

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

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

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

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 hu

Christmas Shopping for Sailors

Andy and August talks about Christmas shopping for sailors, discussing various gift ideas ranging from practical gear to unique collectibles. They share personal anecdote

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 exp

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 podc

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 t

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 pra

Satellite Communications in 2025

Iridium Mail has just shut down its service, prompting Andy Schell and August Sandberg to look for new solutions and take stock of the current world of satellite communic

Electronic Navigation in 2025

Andy, August, and the Quarterdeck Sailing Podcast are back! A lot has happened in the world of electronic navigation since we last discussed this topic on the air. How do

Andy & Mia are buying another boat?

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

Andy's boat shopping!

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