Andy & Mia explain how SPICA's new alternator caught on fire a few days ago during her electrical system refit. Oops. To watch the video and see Andy's beautiful whiteboard drawings, join us on The QUARTERDECK! -- Join the discussion on The QUARTERDECK, 59º North's new online platform where we dive deep on the art of seamanship. Open now, first two weeks free!

How I Think About Sailing

S5, #3 // Andy Sets the Alternator on Fire

Andy Schell's evolving thoughts on the technical and philosophical aspects of offshore adventure sailing, including yacht design and outfitting, weather forecasting, sail selection, watch rotations and leadership, emergencies at sea and more. Plus the occasional interview with mentors and contemporaries.