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Andy Schell

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Andy founded 59° North with Mia in 2014 to share his passion for offshore sailing, has sailed nearly 100,000 miles including 8 Atlantic crossings and a voyage to 80º North, started the "On the Wind" podcast in 2013 which now reaches over 15,000 listeners per episode, and regularly writes for Yachting World and Sail Magazine.

66,257
Miles sailed
74
Passages sailed

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66,257

Miles Sailed w/ 59º North

74

59º North Passages Sailed

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Andy started 59° North with Mia back in 2014 with the idea to share his passion for offshore sailing with like-minded people. He’s sailed close to 100,000 miles offshore, crossed the Atlantic 8 times, & skippered ISBJØRN to 80º North in Svalbard. Andy started our podcast, On the Wind, in 2013. The show now reaches over 15k listeners per episode and has featured legends like Sir Robin Knox Johnston, Dee Caffari, and John Kretschmer. Andy writes regularly for publications like Yachting World and Sail Magazine.

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