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On the Wind Sailing

59º North Sailing Podcasts
Sailing
Golden Globe Race
Ocean Globe Race
Bergen
Seamanship
Southern Ocean
Offshore Sailing
Norway
Isbjørn
Golden Globe Race 2026
Sweden
Youtube
Women In Sailing
Svalbard
Cape Horn
Sailing Community
Rustler 36
59 North
Celestial Navigation
Över Atlanten

The definitive podcast about sailing. Professional sailors Andy Schell, Mia Karlsson and August Sandberg interview sailors from around the world to discover what motivates, scares & inspires them. For over twelve years and through 490+ episodes, our hosts have interviewed sailors like Dee Caffari, Sir Robin Knox-Johnston, Liz Clark, John Kretschmer, Kirsten Neuschafer, Nigel Calder, Pip Hare & man... more

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Latest Episodes

Will Sofrin returns to the podcast to talk about his new book on the USCG EAGLE tall ship. Will, a former "yachtie" turned tallship sailor, first came on the show back in 2023 to talk about delivering the ship used in the film Master & Commander, whi... more

The one and only Jimmy Cornell joins the podcast for the first time to talk about his legendary career as the godfather of offshore cruising. Jimmy, now 86, has led an extraordinary life - he escaped communist Romania to go on to become one of the ic... more

Gunnar Christensen is a career yacht captain and racing sailor who is in the midst of pivoting to sail solo, nonstop around the world in the upcoming Golden Globe Race. Gunnar and I talked about his origins as a sailor in New England, his varied care... more

Conrad Humphries is a career sailor and his adventures have truly run the gamut. He's done everything from Whitbread round-the-world racing to re-enacting the famous voyage of Captain Bligh for a BBC television series. I was connected to him through ... more

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Jimmy Cornell
Founder of Ark Rally, author and navigator
World Cruising Routes (author)
Episode: Jimmy Cornell // The Godfather of Offshore Cruising
Gunnar Christensen
Career yacht captain and racing sailor
Golden Globe Race participant
Episode: Gunnar Christensen // From Yacht Captain to Golden Globe Sailor
Conrad Humphries
Skipper of Hound; captain/coach for historical voyages
Beagle/The Bounty projects
Episode: Conrad Humphreys // Captain Bligh & Rounding Cape Horn
Ben Doerr
Founder of Sail Bainbridge
Sail Bainbridge
Episode: Ben Doerr // "Hose it or Lose it!"
Matt Rutherford
Sailor notable for Arctic and global offshore passages
59 North / Independent sailor
Episode: Matt Rutherford // Around the Arctic (in a Valiant This Time!)
Ben Soofer
Sailor, educator, and founder of Squalleys
Squalleys Sailing
Episode: Ben Soofer // Making a career in sailing
Francesca Clapcich
Olympian, world champion; Italian-born sailor based in the U.S.
11th Hour Racing (sponsor)
Episode: Francesca Clapcich // The 1st Italian to Win The Ocean Race
John Kretschmer
Sailing author and instructor
Owner of Ketsal
Episode: John Kretschmer // Seam'nship, Racing, Life & NOT Retiring!
Pär Nyman
A Swedish sailor preparing for the Golden Globe Race.
Episode: Pär Nyman // GGR 2026 & Sailing Spirituality

Hosts

Andy Schell
Host with long-running involvement in offshore sailing and media; frequent interviewer of high-profile sailors and educators.
August Sandberg
Co-host and narrator with deep involvement in sailing storytelling and production.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 981 ratings
  • America Schooner

    Thanks for coming to San Diego. I have sailed here for 14 years and learned much about local sailing. The sessions were top notch.

    Hold Fast

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    new user 79
    United States5 months ago
  • Sailing Uma Chat

    The Sailing Uma episode was a brilliant listen. The earthy honesty and never heard stories were a treat. Keep it up Andy.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JM Crush
    Australia10 months ago
  • Thank you so much!!

    Thank you so much for this podcast! I love it! Listening to Jake Beattie, I’ve falling in love with him, he seems to be an emotionally intelligent guy and of course I love that he is an adventurer sailor and so much more. I want a man like him! Regarding the podcast in general, I look forward to listening to the next episode! Thanks again!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Shaycr16
    United Statesa year ago
  • I love sea shanties but….

    This is one of my favorite podcast, definitely my favorite sailing pod but Please stop playing all of the sea shanty song at the end. I liked the music at first but bc it’s the same song and the whole 27min of it I can’t take it anymore. I’m doing things when I’m listening and stopping or fast forwarding is not an option always. Try 20 or 30 seconds.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    big guy 001
    United States2 years ago
  • I love this show

    I’m a long time armchair sailor and I love the variety presented in this show. Andy does such a great job of getting the best out of such a broad range of people and making sailing the most interesting pastime. I think will have to take a trip on one of your boats !! Keep up the good work. X

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jameswilliamhartley
    United Kingdom3 years ago

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Listeners appreciate practical seamanship content and inspirational stories
Some criticism about interview pacing or tonal shifts in certain episodes
Guests bring a range of expertise from racing to expedition sailing
Overall high production quality and engaging interviews

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Ben Doerr // "Hose it or Lose it!"
Q: What safety measures do you think should be implemented going forward?
Enhanced engine room fire suppression, terminal fuses awareness, a cockpit respirator, a dedicated large fire extinguisher, and a CO2/CO monitor; also better crew briefings on fire protocols and rapid evacuation procedures.
Ben Doerr // "Hose it or Lose it!"
Q: How did you first realize there was a fire on the vessel?
Smoke and then visible flames erupted from the engine room after the crew opened up the space, prompting immediate action to shut down the engine and fight the fire with a hoseline.
Ben Soofer // Making a career in sailing
Q: How did you get into the sailing world in the first place?
He describes starting at Camp Seagull in North Carolina, progressing from youth sailor to a professional path through Broadreach, Seamester, and NOLS, emphasizing that early exposure to sailing built lifelong independence and leadership skills.
John Kretschmer // Seam'nship, Racing, Life & NOT Retiring!
Q: What are your thoughts on racing in sailing?
There's an element of risk and you have to make choices.
John Kretschmer // Seam'nship, Racing, Life & NOT Retiring!
Q: What is retiring?
I can't imagine not sailing.

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This show centers on real-world sailing—conversations with professional sailors, boat builders, and industry voices about motivation, fear, and inspiration behind offshore and coastal voyages. Episodes frequently cover practical seamanship, mindset for long passages, race and campaign dynamics, and the evolving sailing world through advocacy, technology, and storytelling. Noteworthy is the mix of high-profile racing and expedition guests with everyday cruisers, plus a strong emphasis on hands-on skills, mentorship, and community-building within the sailing audience. Listeners likely include active sailors and aspirants seeking practical tips, immersive voyage narratives, and perspectives on modern sailing culture and adventure.

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1. Offshore Sailing and Cruising with Paul Trammell
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3. Sailing - The Ocean Cruisers Podcast
4. Sailing Into Oblivion Podcast
5. Liveaboard Sailing Podcast

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1. Jimmy Cornell
2. Gunnar Christensen
3. Conrad Humphries
4. Ben Doerr
5. Matt Rutherford
6. Ben Soofer
7. Francesca Clapcich
8. John Kretschmer

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