
Andy Schell
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.


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BIO
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.
Books
1Q84, Haruki Murakami
1984, George Orwell
The Long Way, Bernard Moitessier
Movies
JAWS
Jurassic Park
Apollo 13
Pulp Fiction
Top Gun
Music
Dark Side of the Moon, Pink Floyd
Acoustic Recordings, Jack White
Kid A, Radiohead
Hot Water, Jimmy Buffett
Remember Two Things, Dave Matthews Band
Passion
I'm most passionate about inspiring and empowering people to live their dreams. I want to both set an example of what a life well lived can look like through my own experience, while inspiring others to be brave enough to pursue their own version of a life well lived, whatever that may be. I also love dogs and pet them every chance I get.
Leadership
I believe in empathetic leadership - getting to know your people and using their strengths and weaknesses to help them thrive in a group setting. A good leader should be able to create a memorable experience for everyone, regardless of their own experience level or confidence - I should be able to engage the expert sailor and make them feel challenged in the same way I challenge and engage the beginner, on the same trip. A good leader properly briefs and debriefs any plans, and relates to the crew without inserting themself personally. A good leader listens more than they speak.












