The QUARTERDECK Sailing Podcast – Details, episodes & analysis

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 together. But, it can be a risky thing to set sail across an ocean with a person or a boat that you don't know, so in this episode, we'll help you with some tips on how to stay safe, and how to set yourself up for the best experience possible. We're also sharing a few horror stories along the way! 

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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 practical tips on how to actually use one at sea. We hope this episode will get your mind off Starlink, Iridium and MFDs, and inspire you to look up from your GPS and connect with the stars.

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Andy Schell and August Sandberg answers questions from Quarterdeck members! This time tackling the popular topic of Watch Schedules. How do you manage rest, handover and crew pairing to make you passage as safe and enjoyable as possible?

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Season 2, #4. Mia joins Andy on today's show to answer listener questions about watch systems, crew conflict resolution, shoreside learning and more!

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Season 2, #3. It's that time of year again - as a whole bunch of boats head south from the east coast of the USA, Andy revisits how he thinks about getting safely across the Gulf Stream.

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Season 2, #2. Andy & Blake Aslin - aka 'Billy Big Rig' - talk reefing systems and reefing procedures.

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Season 2, #1. Chief Brody from JAWS was right - we ARE gonna need a bigger boat! Introducing 'ICE BEAR,' our German Frers-designed Swan 59, and 59 North's 2nd boat. Andy tells the whole story.

Check out the new boat at 59-north.com/icebear.

#11. You can only prepare for so long. Eventually, you gotta just go.

#10. Mario Vittone, former USCG Rescue Swimmer, records a special episode just for HITAS listeners on why 'experience' in the wrong argument when it comes to safety at sea.

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Our 2020 Passage Calendar is live! Go to 59-north.com/2020 to sail with us in the Atlantic.

#9. Andy talks about Isbjorn's big refit and the 70-mile shakedown cruise he and Mia did up the west coast of Sweden. Special thanks to Helly Hansen for inviting us to their event; and to Isbjorn crewmember Karl for composing and performing the music motifs on this week's show.

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Our 2020 Passage Calendar is now live! Go to 59-north.com/2020 to sail with us in the Atlantic.