On the Wind Sailing

By: 59º North Sailing Podcasts
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  • The definitive podcast about sailing. Professional sailors Andy Schell, Emma Garschagen, and August Sandberg interview sailors from around the world to discover what motivates, scares & inspires them. For over ten years and through 400+ episodes, our hosts have interviewed sailors like Dee Caffari, Sir Robin Knox-Johnston, Liz Clark, John Kretschmer, Kirsten Neuschafer & many, many more. We talk to boat builders, yacht designers, YouTube stars, performance racers, and many more. HOLD FAST!
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  • Deb Fish // RORC's First Female Commodore

    Deb Fish // RORC's First Female Commodore
    Nov 5 2024

    In January 2024, Dr. Deborah Fish became the first woman ever to be elected commodore of the Royal Ocean Racing Club. For 99 years, RORC, as it's better known, has been regarded as a premier organization for offshore racing globally, as well as a leading authority for safety at sea. Its most famous event – the Fastnet Race – Deb has completed in impressive 11 times. Despite having started sailing only in her 30s, Deb has an incredible sailing resume and now heads up one of the most influential organizations in offshore sailing worldwide. Not only is she promoting, but also living the truth – that offshore sailing is a sport for anyone, provided they are up for the challenge.

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    ON THE WIND is presented by Forbes Yachts, the yacht sales professionals. Forbes Yachts sell the boats that allow you to effortlessly connect your passion for yachting to the sea, bringing your world one step closer to perfection. Visit forbesyachts.com to get in touch.

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    ON THE WIND is also supported by SailTies, a free app that makes it easy to record all your sailing experience in one place. A digital record of all your voyages, certificates, crew, vessels and clubs. To find out more about SailTies, go to sailties.net.
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    1 hr and 1 min
  • Kiera and Tripp // Apparent Winds

    Kiera and Tripp // Apparent Winds
    Oct 29 2024

    Kiera and Tripp are the couple behind Apparent Winds, a nonprofit they run aboard their sailing research vessel Resilience. As they sail around the world, they collect and share stories of environmental and cultural preservation while conducting marine research. Their journey started in Washington State in 2022, and led them here to Maine via Alaska, Mexico, Panama, and South Carolina. On their diverse expeditions, they might offer a research platform for scientists, an educational platform for students, and now an immersive charter experience for clients. They interview local people in the places they visit and tell stories focused on environment and culture. Emma got to sit down with them in person while they are in town before heading south this fall.

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    ON THE WIND is presented by Forbes Yachts, the yacht sales professionals. Forbes Yachts sell the boats that allow you to effortlessly connect your passion for yachting to the sea, bringing your world one step closer to perfection. Visit forbesyachts.com to get in touch.

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    ON THE WIND is also supported by SailTies, a free app that makes it easy to record all your sailing experience in one place. A digital record of all your voyages, certificates, crew, vessels and clubs. To find out more about SailTies, go to sailties.net
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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • Porter Fox // Climate Change & Sailing with John Kretschmer

    Porter Fox // Climate Change & Sailing with John Kretschmer
    Oct 22 2024

    Porter Fox is a writer, lifelong sailor and author of the new book Category Five: Superstorms & the Warming Oceans that Feed Them. I was referred to Porter by our mutual friend John Kretschmer, who is a major character in the book. Porter is also the son of Able Marine founder and grew up in Maine amongst sailboats and boatyards. Porter and I had a long and winding conversation about sailing, weather, science and family. His new book is out now and widely available—I highly recommend it.

    Buy his book HERE.

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    ON THE WIND is presented by Forbes Yachts, the yacht sales professionals. Forbes Yachts sell the boats that allow you to effortlessly connect your passion for yachting to the sea, bringing your world one step closer to perfection. Visit forbesyachts.com to get in touch.

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    ON THE WIND is also supported by SailTies, a free app that makes it easy to record all your sailing experience in one place. A digital record of all your voyages, certificates, crew, vessels and clubs. To find out more about SailTies, go to sailties.net
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    1 hr and 19 mins

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Andy does a great job considering who he interview

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!

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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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