This episode is a cross podcast with Captain Jeffery Wettig of the Shooting the Breeze Sailing Podcast where we dive deep in to an interesting turn of events during the recent Bob James Memorial Mobjack Bay Regatta hosted by the Ware River Yacht Club. Scott is joined by his wife Yelisaveta for the introduction followed by the deep dive with Jeffery and Chris Smith.

Thanks again to The Tidewinders for the use of their song "Down to Caroline" written by our very own Chris Smith for the new introduction for the STMB Podcast!

Welcome to the very first Jigger Episode. Jigger's will be short bits/thoughts/tirades/etc. In this Jigger, Scott describes the 2024 launch day of the SV Sophie C. After a LOOONNNNGGGG haul out for maintenance where, not surprisingly, everything doesn't go as planned, the boat was launched and mast stepped on July 17, 2024. SV Sophie C is Scott and wife Fern's 1967 Alberg 30, hull number 235. Scott also discusses the work that was done, his appreciation for the work his wife did, and where the idea came from for the new name.

Doc Frisbie had longed for the nautical lifestyle for years, but it wasn't until he was diagnosed with colorectal cancer that he took the plunge. After enduring several life-changing events, following a major life change with enduring the global pandemic that was COVID just to learn that he had the biggest battle of his life staring him down, Doc fought back and won. Now he embraces each and every day with a zeal for enjoying the important things in life. Doc shares his testimonial about his fight with cancer in an effort to raise awareness. Then, he goes on to share how he and First Mate (and daughter) Renae are tossing off the lines and learning the sailing life by getting out there and doing it!

During the episode we mention several sailing channels and websites that inspired Doc. You can visit them here:

Sailing UMA https://sailinguma.com/

NBJS https://nbjs.no/

Patrick Laine https://www.youtube.com/@patricklaine6958

Chasing Bubbles https://www.youtube.com/c/ChasingBubbles

The Chasing Bubbles Foundation https://www.chasingbubbles.org/about-chasing-bubbles-foundation

Stockton Lake, MO https://www.stocktonlake.com/

You can visit Doc on his social media sites here:

https://www.facebook.com/p/Sailing-Psych-61552479034938/

https://www.instagram.com/sailingpsych/reels/

As always, thanks to Craig Bickhardt for the use of his song "Chesapeake Bay". Visit Craig's music here:

Craig Bickhardt Welcome Page