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Lessons LearnedLessons Learned Preparing for the South PacificJoin host Buttons Padin as he sits down with Adam Loory for the 24th episode of Lessons Learned, the UK Sailmakers podcast series. Dive into an engaging discussion on Adam’s lifelong dream of sailing around the world, plans, and preparations for his upcoming voyage to the South Pacific.Discover detailed insights about the refit and transformation of a race boat for long-term performance cruising, the complex itinerary, key navigational preparations, and essential tips for any aspiring global sailor. Don’t miss this thrilling episode packed with valuable lessons and inspiration from Adam's journey, Reaching thru Retirement.
2026-01-3021 min
Full DisplacementSailmaker advice you've never heard elsewhereIn this episode of Full Displacement, the hosts from Current Yachts speak with Greg Koski from Ullman Sails about the essential aspects of sails for sailors and cruisers.They discuss Greg's extensive background in the sail-making industry, the impact of recent industry consolidations, and the various costs associated with sail ownership. he importance of sail materials, how to assess the condition of sails before purchasing a boat, and the best practices for sail care and maintenance. Greg also shares insights on sail production and quality control, emphasizing the importance of preventative maintenance for a successful sailing experience.
2026-01-2850 min
SoundsideHost Picks: Sailmaking, Soul Radio, and the Olympic MarmotIt’s New Year’s Eve. At midnight, many of us will be raising glasses, kissing loved ones, and trying to remember the words to “Auld Lang Syne.” That song, if you don’t recall, begins with a question: “Should old acquaintance be forgot and never brought to mind?” We here at Soundside say, NO! We will remember. This year, we brought on a couple new producers, and they have been fantastic additions to our team! I am super excited to see how they help us grow. But we will never forget those who h...
2025-12-3151 min
Lessons LearnedLessons Learned From Sailboats to SubmarinesJoin host Buttons Padin on the 23rd episode of the Lessons Learned podcast by UK Sailmakers, featuring special guest Commander Gregory Storer of the United States Navy. In this extra-special episode, we step outside the world of sailmaking as Commander Storer discusses his journey from sailing small boats like Optis and Lasers in his youth to commanding the USS Springfield, an LA-class fast attack submarine stationed in Guam.Commander Storer shares how his early sailing experiences shaped his submarine navigation tactics, recounts his time at the Naval Academy, and explores the dynamics of maneuvering a submarine. The...
2025-12-1227 min
Catholic Saints & Feasts of the Liturgical YearNovember 30: Saint Andrew the Apostle—FeastRead entire reflection online >>>November 30: Saint Andrew the Apostle—Feastc. 5–10–c. 60–80Patron Saint of boatmen, butchers, farm workers, fish dealers, fishermen, happy marriages, maidens, miners, paralytics, pregnant women, ropemakers, sailmakers, sailors, singers, spinsters, textile workers, water carriers, and women who wish to become mothersInvoked against cramps, convulsions, dysentery, fever, gout, neck pain, paralysis, sore throats, and whooping coughPre-Congregation canonizationLiturgical Color: RedQuote: Ægeates then being enraged, ordered the blessed Andrew to be fastened to the cross. And he, having left them all, goes...
2025-11-2914 min
Lessons LearnedLessons Learned on Team RacingJoin host Buttons Padin on the 22nd episode of the Lessons Learned podcast by UK Sailmakers, where he dives into the world of team racing with Jack Fenwick, the Sailing Development Manager of the Royal Thames Yacht Club. They discuss the intricacies of organizing team racing events, the role of team racing in sailing culture, and the unique events hosted by Royal Thames Yacht Club such as the Cumberland Cup.Jack also shares insights on working with Craig Millar at UK Sailmakers South Africa for custom Sonar sails to meet their club's specific racing needs. ...
2025-10-1023 min
Lessons LearnedLessons Learned on ISL SailsWelcome to the twenty-first episode of Lessons Learned, the UK Sailmakers podcast hosted by Buttons Padin. In this episode, Buttons is joined by UK Sailmakers’ lead designer, Pat Considine, to break down the effects of headstay sag on sail performance—and to show how our headsails with ISL (Integrated Structural Luff) technology provide a modern solution.They explore what headstay sag is, why it matters for both boat speed and pointing ability, and the traditional methods sailors use to manage it. Pat also highlights the latest onboard equipment that helps control sag. Finally, they dive into how UK S...
2025-09-0313 min
The Mariner130 | 5 Years of The Mariner Podcast - Now I Need a Little Support From YouThank you to everyone who’s already signed up to receive a piece of Osprey’s mainsail—the same sail that’s carrying me toward the UK right now. Your $100 pledges at the 'solo' tier on Patreon, are going straight to my beautiful tnew 197 sqm /2150 sqft mainsail that was just finished, that we will be using for the Centenary Fastnet.
https://www.patreon.com/themariner/shop/own-piece-of-mainsail-that-would-not-die-1996232
But the sail we’re saying goodbye to is no ordinary sail.
It was originally built for Dominique Wavre’s IMOCA 60 'Temenos' in 2000, and it’s done more than...
2025-07-1622 min
Lessons LearnedLessons Learned on Sailing PhotographyWelcome to the twentieth episode of Lessons Learned, the UK Sailmakers podcast series hosted by Buttons Padin. In this episode, Buttons explores the art of sailing photography with world-renowned yachting photographer Sharon Green.Sharon shares how she got her start behind the lens—shaped by the influence of her Hall of Fame sailor father, Don Green—and reflects on capturing some of the sport’s most iconic images. She offers practical tips for shooting on the water, in the water, and from the air, and explains the importance of equipment, timing, and perspective. From helicopter shoots to raceco...
2025-06-2728 min
Lessons LearnedLessons Learned on Hailing RulesWelcome to the nineteenth episode of UK Sailmakers' Lessons Learned podcast series, hosted by Buttons Padin. In this episode, Buttons speaks with Butch Ulmer, former president of UK Sailmakers and a member of the Sailing Hall of Fame.Together, they break down the 2025 changes to the Racing Rules of Sailing, with this episode's particular focus on obstructions and proper hailing protocol. Butch shares tactical advice including what to do (and what not to do) when you find yourself in a tough spot like Boat 1 in the “coffin corner” shown in the thumbnail.Whether you're a seas...
2025-05-2612 min
Clean Sailors podcastS2. Ep.3 - Less Impact, More (Sailing) Adventure with Doyle SailsDoyle Sails is one of the most competitive sailmakers on the planet. With the likes of SailGP as one of the main classes they serve, it's fair to say they've got some of the coolest clients and coolest technology around.How are the team addressing sailmaking in our modern world, in view of sustainability?In this multi-million dollar market, what are the stakes as new rules and regulations slowly arrive regarding end-of-life?Tune in to hear Harri Wren, Global Operations and Brand Manager talk us through sustainability at Doyle Sails.
2025-04-2632 min
Lessons LearnedLessons Learned on the Sydney HobartJoin us for the eighteenth episode of Lessons Learned, UK Sailmakers' podcast series. Listen as host, Buttons Padin, talks with Bill Henson about his thrilling experiences aboard his JPK 45 SIRENE.From purchasing the boat in Lorient, France, to participating in the Middle Sea Race, sailing through the Suez Canal, and recently racing in the Sydney Hobart, Bill shares his unique insights and modifications that enhanced the boat's performance. Explore Bill's adventures sailing 25,000 miles, contending with challenging conditions, and balancing both racing and cruising in remote locations. Learn about his collaboration with Geoff Bishop of UK...
2025-03-2818 min
Lessons LearnedLessons Learned with Rodney PimentelJoin us for the seventeenth episode of Lessons Learned, UK Sailmakers' podcast series hosted by Brendan Huffman, featuring special guest Rodney Pimentel. In this episode, Rod discusses his recent division win at the 2024 Pacific Cup onboard his Cal 40, AZURE. Rod talks about how upgrades to the boat, crew selection, and sails by Sylvain Barrielle of UK Sailmakers San Francisco helped to power the team to victory.Rod also shares captivating stories from his adventures cruising with his family on various boats in stunning destinations like the British Virgin Islands and the Mediterranean. Follow Rodney and AZURE on Instagram at...
2024-12-2029 min
Lessons LearnedLessons Learned on Shannon One DesignJoin us for the sixteenth episode of Lessons Learned, UK Sailmakers' podcast series hosted by Buttons Padin, featuring special guest David Dickson. In this episode, David discusses the history of the Shannon One Design—a unique wooden boat crafted for the Shannon River and still raced today near Athlone, in the heart of Ireland.
David, alongside Barry Hayes from UK Sailmakers Ireland, has been part of a project to design a modern sail for this historic class, bringing renewed energy to a boat design over a century old.
Image Credits: David Dickson and Google Images
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2024-10-3117 min
My Spouse Has DementiaTall Ships and Facing Death - Victoria Burdick, Hospice Chaplain, Ret."Between now and dead, you've got a purpose. Don't be timid." Before she retired as a hospice chaplain, Reverend Victoria Burdick faced her own death several times. In her 30s while in divinity school, she wrote a series of essays she called "Lunch with Heron." In one of those essays, "The Tall Ships," she recounts the breast cancer diagnosis that led her to the Festival of the Tall Ships in Europe, and her harrowing ordeal crewing on a ship with a captain and crew who were rarely sober. One night, exhausted after an 18-hour shift a...
2024-10-3128 min
Lessons LearnedLessons Learned on Safety at SeaTune in to the fifteenth episode of the Lessons Learned Podcast series by UK Sailmakers, hosted by Buttons Padin and featuring special guest Dick York. Dick is a passionate advocate for Safety at Sea, continually researching the latest techniques and technologies to give back to the sport he loves.
As a member of the Safety at Sea committees for US Sailing, the Storm Trysail Club, the New York Yacht Club, and the Cruising Club of America, Dick shares his journey from where his interest in Safety at Sea began to the latest advancements in man overboard recovery.
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2024-08-2820 min
Lessons LearnedLessons Learned with Christian WilliamsTune in to the fourteenth episode of the Lessons Learned Podcast series by UK Sailmakers, hosted by Brendan Huffman and featuring special guest Christian Williams. Listen as he recounts his 1979 Fastnet race experience, sailing trips to Bermuda and Hawaii, and insights into towering waves, sargassum weed, books, and jazz.
Williams, a former Washington Post editor and investigative reporter during the Watergate era, has also created two TV dramas and authored five books, including a Ted Turner biography. Currently residing in Southern California, Williams is an accomplished sailor and a satisfied UK Sailmakers Los Angeles customer. His boat, THELONIUS II...
2024-07-2927 min
Uncovering Authenticity with Monique BradleyEpisode 1 Featuring Sebastian Obermeier From CovermaniaSebastian Obermeier established CoverMania in 2005 after having worked for 25 years in the international sail and canvas industry, however his journey to get there has been nothing short of a global adventure.
Sebastian started working in the industry when he joined his father’s business, Obermeier Segel (Sails), in 1988 in Germany. During this time he completed an apprenticeship as a Sailmaker. After a short stint sailmaking in Australia he moved to NZ where he worked for 5 years for Boyd & MacMasters, Doyle Sails and Dave Giddens Sailmakers. He next worked with Cool Awnings for 7 Years during which time he started Covermania in...
2024-06-0523 min
Bar Karate - The Sailing PodcastBar Karate - the Sailing Podcast Ep260 Ella Hibbert - ellainthearctic.co.ukPublished 26 May 2024We have an amazing chat to a women trying to do a world first. Ella Hibbert is embarking on a record-setting, never been done before, solo and non-stop Arctic Circumnavigation - a feat that has long been considered impossible. Ella's goal is to raise to raise awareness about the challenges the Arctic is facing due to the effects of global warming on the polar north. She is raising awareness and money for the charities Polar Bears International and Ocean Conservancy, to support them in their work to help protect the future of the Arctic. She...
2024-05-261h 25
Lessons LearnedLessons Learned Getting Into GOOD TROUBLETune in to the thirteenth episode of the Lessons Learned Podcast series by UK Sailmakers, hosted by Brendan Huffman and featuring special guest Marie Rogers, a trailblazing figure in the world of offshore racing and advocate for diversity in sailing.
As the skipper of the Alan Andrews-designed 56-foot sailboat, GOOD TROUBLE, in the 2023 Transpacific Race, Marie Rogers is a force to be reckoned with. She has incredible sailing and volunteer resumes spanning from her role as US Sailing Board Member, National Women’s Sailing Association Board Member, to her pioneering efforts in establishing the LAYC Community Sailing Program. Marie's im...
2024-05-1123 min
Lessons LearnedLessons Learned as Women in Performance SailingTune in to the twelfth episode of the Lessons Learned Podcast series by UK Sailmakers, featuring Mia Karlsson and Nikki Henderson, two of the amazing women who lead offshore passages with 59º North. In this episode, Mia and Nikki talk about their experiences as women in performance sailing, the unique challenges in the industry, and a promising future for more diversity in the sport.
Mia discusses how a female presence and a nurturing attitude improves morale on long passages and opens the door for team building and learning opportunities. Nikki delves into her impressive sailing resume which includes skippering three t...
2024-03-2228 min
Portraits of LibertyThe Forgotten Abolitionist: The Black Revolutionary, Industrialist, and Abolitionist James FortenDespite his upbringing in poverty and vicious racial discrimination, the black freeman James Forten rose to become one of the foremost sailmakers in Philadelphia and a crucial voice in the abolition of slavery. Though largely forgotten today, Forten defied the racial stereotypes of his day and became a symbol of black achievement in the new nation of America. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-02-2723 min
Lessons LearnedLessons Learned on Asymmetrical Spinnaker DesignTune in to the eleventh episode of the Lessons Learned Podcast series by UK Sailmakers, featuring lead sail designer, Pat Considine from UK Sailmakers Chicago. In this episode, Pat answers a series of questions about what considerations go into designing a custom asymmetrical spinnaker.
Pat delves into key measurements used for spinnaker design including the luff, leech and mid girth (SMG). He also covers material considerations, structured luffs, masthead versus fractional kites, furling and banding options, and explains how the use of BSG design software allows him to design the perfect kite for each customer's boat and sailing goals.
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2024-02-2119 min
Lessons LearnedLessons Learned Shorthanded SailingTune in to the tenth episode of the Lessons Learned Podcast series by UK Sailmakers, featuring Stefan Voss of UK Sailmakers Germany. In this episode, Stefan explores the growing popularity of shorthanded sailing in Germany and shares his tips and tales for sailors who are keen to try it out for themselves.
Stefan dives into the specifics for how he provisions and prepares for shorthanded sailing, and shares his opinions on hanks, slides and dousing socks. You can pick up some new ideas for your next overnight race or passage, with Stefans insightful tips that will keep you and...
2024-01-1221 min
Lessons LearnedLessons Learned Sailing Singlehanded TranspacTune in to the ninth episode of the Lessons Learned Podcast series by UK Sailmakers, featuring Brendan Huffman as he shares his journey competing in his second Singlehanded Transpacific Race aboard his Santa Cruz 33, SIREN. In this episode, Brendan reflects on the insights gained from his nine races to Hawaii, discussing the lessons learned, and how he enhanced his performance for the second Singlehanded race, ultimately winning his division and securing 5th place overall.
Preparation proves to be the cornerstone of a successful Hawaii race, and Brendan delves into his decision-making process regarding vessel choice, sail selection, and boat...
2023-12-0522 min
Lessons LearnedLessons Learned Passage MakingTune in to Episode Eight of the Lessons Learned Podcast series by UK Sailmakers featuring Tripp Brower, Captain of SV RESILIENCE and Executive Director of the non-profit Apparent Winds. In this Episode, Tripp discusses his Lessons Learned passage making as he circumnavigates the globe, working with marine researchers and sharing stories of environmental and cultural preservation through film.
Preparation is the key to a successful passage, and Tripp describes the ways in which he and the RESILIENCE crew prepare to be self-sufficient for their expeditions and have learned to expect the unexpected. You can read Tripp's article about winter...
2023-08-1019 min
Lessons LearnedLessons Learned Double Handed RacingTune in to Episode Seven of the Lessons Learned Podcast series by UK Sailmakers with Justin and Christina Wolfe, a pair of incredible offshore double handed racers. This year, the duo have been campaigning their J/111 RAKU in the Pacific Northwest and RED RUBY, a SunFast 3300 in Europe. They talk about double handed racing in both regions, and preparations and modifications to the boat and the way that they sail.
Regarding the secret to their success, Justin says, “We sail the boat pretty similar to how you would sail it fully crewed. We don’t want to make concessions for...
2023-06-0824 min
Jibe TalkingEp. 10 Greiner SailmakersJibe Talking sits down with Brian Goldberg the owner of Greiner Sailmakers. Visit their website at http://www.greinersailmakers.com/ and follow them on facebook at https://www.facebook.com/greiner.sailmakers/
2023-04-2637 min
Lessons LearnedLessons Learned with Sylvain BarrielleTune in to Episode Six of the Lessons Learned Podcast by UK Sailmakers with Sylvain Barrielle, as he recounts some moments in his incredible lifetime of sailing. Sylvain was born in Marseille, France and began sailing dinghies in his youth, but quickly advanced to racing maxi yachts when he was in his mid-teens. Sylvain has taken part in six America's Cup campaigns, and is still very active in the racing scene in North America and Europe. Sylvain is also the owner of the UK Sailmakers San Fransisco Loft.
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2023-04-0616 min
Lessons LearnedLessons Learned with Nathalie CriouTune in to hear Nathalie Criou, an accomplished offshore racer, discuss her incredible experiences in events including the Race to Alaska, Singlehanded TransPac, Double-handed Pac Cup and a whale encounter on an offshore delivery. Nat will also explore the unique strengths of her sailboat ENVOLEÉ, a Beneteau Figaro II.
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Footage was provided by Nathalie Criou and the Nat and the Se...
2023-03-0728 min
Lessons LearnedLessons Learned Preparing for Adam and Jenni's Excellent AdventureThis is the fourth episode in UK Sailmakers Lessons Learned podcast series. Tune in to hear Adam Loory discuss plans and preparations made for his cruise from the Long Island Sound in the Northeastern United States to the South Pacific. Adam will be retiring in the Spring of 2023 and is looking forward to embarking on this double-handed adventure with his wife Jenni. The couple have made extensive modifications to their racing boat SOULMATES, a Custom Goetz 40, to create a more comfortable cruising experience.
Adam is retiring after more than 30 years as the General Manager of UK Sailmakers...
2023-02-1422 min
Lessons LearnedLessons Learned Training for the Newport to Bermuda RaceButch Ulmer discusses the Sam Wetherill Race, Larchmont Yacht Club’s Edlu Race, the Block Island Race and the Annapolis Newport Race. These four events are an excellent shakedown series for a team preparing for the Newport to Bermuda or Marblehead to Halifax races. Tune in to hear their similarities, differences, and a few anecdotes as well! Butch is the son of Buster Ulmer who started Ulmer Sails in 1946, a company which has transformed through the years to become UK Sailmakers International.
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2023-02-0219 min
Lessons LearnedLessons Learned with Andrew WeissThis is the second podcast in UK Sailmakers Lessons Learned series. This 21 minute video is a discussion with Andrew Weiss, owner and skipper of the Italia 11.98 Christopher Dragon, which had an incredible year with wins in the Bermuda Race, the Block Island Race, the NORT and Tuna trophies and many more. Andrew answers questions on sail upgrades, ORC rating optimizations, why he sails with a friends, specialty sails, the origin of the name Christopher Dragon and much more.
2022-12-1221 min
Lessons LearnedLessons Learned at the Pacific Cup 2022This is the first installment of “Lessons Learned,” which is a conversation with UK Sailmakers Northwest’s owner Stuart Dahlgren about the 2022 Pacific Cup Race. Stuart skippered his Santa Cruz 70 WESTERLY to second in class and second overall in ORR. Topics covered in the podcast include WESTERLY’s sail inventory, sails built for the race, the sailing conditions as well as new ways of using performance data to improve helmsmanship and more.
2022-12-1225 min
American Shoreline Podcast NetworkRecycling Sails into Shelters with Angela Abshier | Sea ChangeLook around you. What do you see? A lot of stuff? Material objects? Now, think about where those things are going to go after they have served their purpose. We're willing to bet that most of those items will end up in a landfill or in the ocean. Our system, as it stands, follows a linear path of waste management where an item is produced, used, and thrown away. We humans are more innovative than that. We can work to blaze that linear path into a circle.
Angela Abshier, Founder of Sail to Shelter, joins Jenna for...
2022-09-091h 21
Ecominimal11. Residuo cero en el estudio (Parte 2)Reducir los residuos en el estudio y en el despacho es más fácil de lo que piensas. Este episodio es el segundo de dos partes en las que hablo sobre alternativas de materiales que dañan menos a nuestro queridísimo planeta. ¿A qué esperas para escucharlo?
Recuerda que para cualquier cosa puedes contactarme por los comentarios y por el correo ecominimalpodcast@gmail.com. Gracias por escucharme!
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- Mi mochila es la 360 de Minimalism Brand (hecha con materiales reciclados): https://minimalismbrand.com/?ref=ecominimal (enlace afiliado, apoyas el podcast con él)
- Apps y webs de artículos de...
2020-06-1423 min
On the Wind SailingGunnar Krantz // Whitbread Sailor & TV Star#292. Gunnar Krantz has competed in 4 of the iconic Whitbread/Volvo Round-the-World races, skippering two of them and sailing hundreds of thousands of offshore miles in the process. He was also recently the skipper of the Swedish TV show 'Over Atlanten', where he shepherded 6 non-sailing Swedish celebrities across the Pond in a Swan 80. Gunnar visited Andy & Mia on their farm to record a fascinating interview about his career. -- Signup for our VIRTUAL celestial nav workshop, starting May 16, on 59-north.com/celestial. -- Join 59º North LIVE! During the coronavirus lockdown we're hosting F...
2020-05-121h 11
On the Wind SailingCelestial Nav // Andy & August Talk History & Philosophy#291. Now made obsolete by technology, the romantic aspect of celestial navigation will never die. Andy & August talk history & philosophy of celestial during our latest LIVE session. If you want to see the visuals, watch the replay at crowdcast.io/holdfast. -- Signup for our VIRTUAL celestial nav workshop, starting May 16, on 59-north.com/celestial. -- Join 59º North LIVE! During the coronavirus lockdown we're hosting FREE Live Sessions, 1-2 hour topical discussions on all things ocean sailing. From Offshore Weather Fundamentals to Dyneema Splicing, Live Interviews & more. It's highly interactive - audience m...
2020-05-051h 41
The Inside TackNavigating COVID-19In the first episode of the brand new Inside Tack podcast series Georgie Ainslie takes a look at how INEOS TEAM UK are navigating through the COVID-19 crisis.
Georgie interviews members from across the team including skipper Ben Ainslie, tactician Giles Scott, members of the design team, sailmakers and more to learn more about how the lockdown has affected the team’s preparations for the Cup and how the team has been using their manufacturing and production capabilities to produce PPE face shields for local frontline workers
2020-04-3045 min
On the Wind SailingJeff Thayer // Lightning Strikes Offshore#290. Jeff Thayer is a physicist, and back in the Space Shuttle days, studied and designed lightning defense systems for NASA to protect the Shuttle and other NASA rockets while they sat, vulnerable, tall metal objects on the launchpad in otherwise flat Florida. Jeff is also an avid sailor, and couldn't help but get in touch when he heard Andy talking about lightning on the podcast. Guest host August Sandberg dives deep with Jeff on the physics of lightning at sea in this very interesting and technical discussion. -- Join 59º North LIVE! During the coronavirus lockdown w...
2020-04-2859 min
On the Wind SailingSailing Naked // Germany-Caribbean via Greenland#289. Joscha & Niklas are two friends from Germany who set out on the dark-blue-hulled Bavaria in search of adventure. They've found it in spades, crossing the far north Atlanic via Iceland & Greenland, and winding up in the Caribbean before they got stuck in French Martinique during the coronavirus lockdown. Follow their travels on sailingnaked.de. -- Join 59º North LIVE! During the coronavirus lockdown we're hosting FREE Live Sessions, 1-2 hour topical discussions on all things ocean sailing. From Offshore Weather Fundamentals to Dyneema Splicing, Live Interviews & more. It's highly interactive - audience members can come on s...
2020-04-211h 07
On the Wind SailingBarry Walton // 'Reaching Reality' Sailing Film#288. Barry Walton speaks with ISBJORN skipper & guest-host August Sandberg about his documentary film series REACHING REALITY, where he and two friends set out down the Baja Peninsula in search of adventure on their 24-foot sailboat. -- Join 59º North LIVE! During the coronavirus lockdown we're hosting FREE Live Sessions, 1-2 hour topical discussions on all things ocean sailing. From Offshore Weather Fundamentals to Dyneema Splicing, Live Interviews & more. It's highly interactive - audience members can come on screen to ask questions, chat, etc. It's a blast! Check out 59-north.com/live to learn more and see t...
2020-04-151h 07
Recall This Book26 RTB Books in Dark Times 3: Plotz/Ferry
For the third installment of Books in Dark Times, inspired by our global moment, Elizabeth and John turned inward.
We started with a book that you might not think would be so comforting, Daniel Defoe’s A Journal of the Plague Year (1722) about the plague in London “during the last Great Visitation in 1665.”
https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/education/resources/great-plague/#external-links
Probably based on the journals of Defoe’s uncle Henry Foe, the Journal comforts Elizabeth in a few ways. First, by its similarities to our current situation, providing a sense of conti...
2020-04-0924 min
On the Wind SailingBrian, Karin & Sierra // The DELOS Family#287: Brian & Kazza and their new daughter Sierra join Andy & Mia onboard ICEBEAR in the BVI in February to talk about their lives since the Svalbard adventure in 2018. -- ON THE WIND is presented by Sailing Yacht Power Solutions - makers of the revolutionary power generation solution that eliminates the need for a separate generator and uses your current engine installation. Contact S/Y Power Solutions at Info@sypowers.com -- ON THE WIND is also supported by Weems & Plath, makers of fine nautical & weather instruments since 1928, And Chesapeake Sailmakers, Local Annapolis...
2020-04-0755 min
On the Wind SailingSean Westoby // Ice Bear Isolation in Grenada#286. Sean Westoby is the current fill-in skipper for Ice Bear as she weathers the coronavirus in Grenada, Isbjorn skipper August Sandberg talks to him about the current conditions in Grenada and what the future holds for ocean sailing. -- ON THE WIND is presented by Sailing Yacht Power Solutions - makers of the revolutionary power generation solution that eliminates the need for a separate generator and uses your current engine installation. Contact S/Y Power Solutions at Info@sypowers.com -- ON THE WIND is also supported by Weems & Plath, makers...
2020-04-041h 02
On the Wind SailingRyan & Sophie Sailing // How a Goose Attack Started a Sailing Adventure#285. Ryan Ellison & Sophie Darsy have become close friends of ours in the years since we first met them in Stockholm. Non-sailors initially, they bought a Beneteau 40 they named POLAR SEAL, and set out on a cruise of undetermined length, leaving Stockholm and sailing south, first to the Mediterranean and last year across the Atlantic. We met them in the Saintes and recorded onboard ICEBEAR. -- ON THE WIND is presented by Sailing Yacht Power Solutions - makers of the revolutionary power generation solution that eliminates the need for a separate generator and uses your current...
2020-03-311h 16
On the Wind SailingCOVID-19 Crisis // 59º North's Contingency Planning#284. Andy leads a roundtable discussion with all of 59º North's stakeholders (minus Mia), including Lee Cumberland, Ryan Finstad, Ryan Ellison & skipper August Sandberg. The gang talks about how COVID-19 is impacting our 2020 sailing season, how we're thinking about it, and strategies we are implementing to deal with it. Recorded March 15, 2020. -- ON THE WIND is presented by Sailing Yacht Power Solutions - makers of the revolutionary power generation solution that eliminates the need for a separate generator and uses your current engine installation. Contact S/Y Power Solutions at Info@sypowers.com --
2020-03-241h 23
On the Wind SailingBela Musits // 'The Unconventional Path'#283: Bela Musits // 'The Unconventional Path' Bela Musits Hosts the podcast "the unconventional path" all about taking unconventional paths to build your career and business. Bela actually interviewed andy for his show and that episode aired last week. they discuss the challenges and rewards of running an offshore sailing business. --- ON THE WIND is presented by Sailing Yacht Power Solutions - makers of the revolutionary power generation solution that eliminates the need for a separate generator and uses your current engine installation. Contact S/Y Power Solutions at Info@sypowers.com ...
2020-03-171h 01
The QUARTERDECK Sailing Podcast#6 // Sail Design#6. Sail design. Andy helps his friend Kristoffer design a bluewater mainsail. AND, we round out the episode with a talk by Isbjorn's sailmaker Chuck O'Malley (of Chesapeake Sailmakers & Elvstrom Sails) from a few years back in Annapolis. Donate to the podcast & have your questions answered! 59-north.com/thinksailing
2018-03-291h 23
The XS Noize PodcastThe Dears Natalia Yanchak on Times Infinity Volume One + TwoThe Dears released their sixth studio album, Times Infinity Volume One, on February 3, 2017 through Dangerbird Records. Times Infinity Volume One is the first instalment of a two-album body of work, composed by the band over a two-year period, later recorded at sessions between Toronto's Revolution Recording and Montréal's Thee Mighty Hotel2Tango. With Times Infinity Volume Two slated for release in summer 2017. This weeks featured track is 'Golden Ratio' by The Sailmakers. Siphoning ounces of that baggy swagger from the spectacular Urban Hymns, and pumping their own brand of mellow psych into the mix, The Sailmakers give us another t...
2017-04-0320 min
The XS Noize PodcastCrispian Mills (Kula Shaker) talks 20th Anniversary of 'K'Welcome to episode #21 of the XS Noise Music Podcast with Mark Millar. On This weeks show Mark Millar is joined by Kula Shaker front-man Crispian Mills to talk about the 20th anniversary reissue of their debut album "K" and the forthcoming live shows. Following the release of their latest album K 2.0 earlier this year, Kula Shaker have announced a 20th Anniversary Edition of their debut album 'K' for release on BMG on 28th October 2016. With a blend of 60s rocking, Britpop and Indian mysticism, 'K' was born from the influences of George Harrison, The Grateful Dead, The Kinks, Deep...
2016-10-2626 min
On the Wind SailingOcean Sailing Forum Toronto // Panel Discussion#156 is another World Cruising Club 'Ocean Sailing Forum,' this one recorded back in January at the Toronto International Boat Show. In the Forum, I moderated a panel of experienced ocean sailors including Les Suter, who you'll recall from episode 97, Toronto native Colin Kilgour, Sheryl Shard of the Distant Shores TV show, Caribbean 1500 and ARC Europe vets Joy & Ian Winterborn, and finally, drumroll please, Mia Karlsson! I give a thorough introduction to who all of the panelists are in the actual episode. Towards the last third, there is also a guest appearance by author & circumnavigator Liza Copeland! ...
2016-08-022h 10
The XS Noize PodcastInspiral Carpets, Tom HingleyTom Hingley is an English singer, songwriter and guitarist, best known as the frontman of Inspiral Carpets. After six successful years, Inspiral Carpets split in 1995 and Hingley started performing as a solo artist. Hingley joined a reformed Inspiral Carpets for two sell-out UK tours and again in 2006/2007. Tom Hingley's memoir Carpet Burns, My life with Inspiral Carpets charts his time with the band from 1989–2011. Mark Millar caught up with Tom to discuss his time with the band, his solo projects and whats next. This weeks unsigned band are The Sailmakers, an English Psychedelic Rock band from Keighley, UK. The ban...
2016-07-2854 min
Ocean Sailing PodcastRob White: Sailmakers tips for cruising sailors and racersWe catch up with Rob White from Evolution Sails on sail wardrobe planning and material selection choices for both cruising and racing sailors. Rob shares four decades of sail planning, sailing, design and production experience and the changes and advances he is seeing, including the adoption of exotic materials at club racing level. Rob talks specifically about tips for making your boat go faster regardless of how old your sails or boat are. Rob covers everything from Dacron to Carbon Fibre and the choices in between and we also spend some time talking about the ideal set...
2016-06-281h 14
On the Wind SailingChuck O'Malley // Offshore Sailmaking Seminar#150. is my good friend, sailmaker Chuck O'Malley. I've worked with Chuck and his business at Chesapeake Sailmakers since first moving to Annapolis after college in 2006, and he's been my sailmaker ever since. Back then, I was living on my dad's boat Sojourner, and Chuck repaired a spinnaker we had onboard. He'd eventually build all three new sails for Arcturus before our Atlantic crossing, build my dad a new mainsail before his first Caribbean 1500 on Sojourner, and is currently finishing up the two new genoas that will complement the new Hydranet mainsail on Isbjorn. In this episode, recorded...
2016-06-071h 10