On the Wind Sailing

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holdfast@59-north.com

andy@59-north.com

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Sir Robin Knox-Johnston #2 // Talking Sailing With the OG Himself

October 13, 2026

Sir Robin Knox-Johnston is back on the pod 10 years later! August & I made the pilgrimage to England to interview the OG himself at Clipper Race headquarters in Gosport, this time armed with more confidence and more mutual friends. Robin was relaxed and talkative and we covered everything from his letters with Moitessier to his thoughts about what makes a good skipper to what it's like in the British Merchant Navy. The best part? After the 90-minute recording session, he took us down to SUHAI...

Cole Brauer #3 // Writing her book, FIRST LIGHT

October 06, 2026

Cole Brauer & I could have talked for another hour after the last time she was on the show, so this time we did just that! I chatted to Cole during her book tour for the release of her memoir FIRST LIGHT (out now!). She'd been on a whirlwind travel schedule, and I'm pretty sure was talking to me from a hotel in New York. We discussed ""extroverting"" and the energy that takes from both of us, the process of getting her book to the world, her story of recording the audiobook version in a studi...

Matt Rutherford // Far North of Russia

August 11, 2026

Guess what? It's Matt Rutherford on the show again! Matt & I recorded this episode while he was at-sea on the Valiant 42, far north of Russia and a few days away from entering the first ""pinch point"" on his Northern Sea Route above Siberia. Meanwhile I was recording from the cabin on SPICA outside Stockholm. Matt & I talked through how the first 4,000+ miles of his passage has gone so far, how he was featured in Playboy magazine, what he thinks his chances of success are and how much he enj...

How do I get in touch with On the Wind Sailing?

On the Wind Sailing is hosted by Andy Schell and Mia Karlsson. Its publicly listed emails are holdfast@59-north.com and andy@59-north.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for On the Wind Sailing?

The publicly listed emails for On the Wind Sailing: holdfast@59-north.com and andy@59-north.com.

How many listeners does On the Wind Sailing have?

Podseeker estimates On the Wind Sailing reaches 10,000 to 100,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for On the Wind Sailing?

On the Wind Sailing typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Accomplished professional sailors, offshore cruisers, circumnavigators, ocean racers, yacht designers or builders, maritime authors, ocean researchers, and recognized sailing creators. Common among recent guests: Major offshore passages or circumnavigations; Professional racing accomplishments; Published books on sailing or maritime history. Recent guests include Matt Rutherford, Cole Brauer, and Will Sofrin.

How hard is it to get booked on On the Wind Sailing?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does On the Wind Sailing cover?

Recent episodes cover Sports, Sailing, Offshore Cruising, Seamanship, and Yacht Design. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.