Splice the Main Brace Podcast

11/02/2024

The end of a sailing trip, doesn't matter if it's ten miles or ten days, is always bittersweet. More bitter than sweet, usually. I mean, I'm happy to have made it, but didn't want it to be over. Know what I mean Sailing Psych?

11/02/2024

11/02/2024

Volume up for tranquility from Tranquility Base

07/19/2024

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....

07/05/2024

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....

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, …

06/22/2024

05/06/2024

After a couple months of delay Episode 08 of the STMB Podcast is now up! Join me for Part 2 of my conversation with Jim Garrett. Thanks again to Jim for hosting me aboard his Catalina 34 PATRIOT at Wormley Creek Marina. On this episode we talk about the progression of Jim's sailing, where the passion came from, and how he developed his love of Catalina Yachts. The episode can be found here:

After a couple months of delay Episode 08 of the STMB Podcast is now up! Join me for Part 2 of my conversation with Jim Garrett. Thanks again to Jim for hosting me aboard his Catalina 34 PATRIOT at…

02/15/2024

This week Scott is joined by lifelong sailor Jim Garrett. Jim started sailing as a young man on dinghies around the York River and Chesapeake Bay. Over the years he graduated from small boats to keel boats, with many adventures along the way. Along the way Jim met some famous local sailors and some world-renowned sailors as well. This is Part 1 of a two-part interview....

This week Scott is joined by lifelong sailor Jim Garrett. Jim started sailing as a young man on dinghies around the York River and Chesapeake Bay. Over the years he graduated from small boats to ke…

02/07/2024

Whelp, that was too long of a break. Sorry about that. In Episode 06 we have a short clip with Scott and Fern on Wagtail headed to Holiday Marina on the Severn River for the off season followed by Scott's thoughts on helping Joe move his boat from the dock in Gloucester on Wilsons Creek to Wormley Creek Marina off the York River....

Whelp, that was too long of a break. Sorry about that. In Episode 06 we have a short clip with Scott and Fern on Wagtail headed to Holiday Marina on the Severn River for the off season followed by …

01/29/2024

Please forgive the lengthy break, faithful listeners. Ok, not sure if more than one of you missed the show, but I did get one inquiry about when the next episode would be out. Thanks, Matt N.! Well, for those of you that were patiently waiting, the wait is almost over. Currently I'm on an airplane 35,000 feet over somewhere, on my way to New Orleans....

Please forgive the lengthy break, faithful listeners. Ok, not sure if more than one of you missed the show, but I did get one inquiry about when the next episode would be out. Thanks, Matt N.! Well…

12/05/2023

UPDATE: STMB Podcast Episode 05 has been posted. Look for it on your favorite podcast app.

Listen to the most recent episode of my podcast: STMB Episode 05 - 300 ft From the Mooring

https://open.spotify.com/episode/1HAMkX2mgGrNbVTHzlkm1s?si=BtdHJ65fQBOkipmr_fXBHg

In Episode 05 of the Splice the Main Brace Podcast, Scott is joined onboard S/V Tranquility Base (affectionately called TB) by his stepdaughter, Natalia. As the episode begins, Scott and Natalia ha…

12/01/2023

Thank you to all who listened and shared in 2023. Looking forward to building the reach in 2024.

11/12/2023

Good times with Joe today. Thanks for having me along. Of course, there's a story. It's a good one, but it will have to wait for a future Splice the Main Brace Podcast episode. Keep an eye out for an upcoming snippet with a little teaser on the bigger story...

11/10/2023

My wife at the helm today. Bit windy and 50 degrees. All week saw sunny and 80 degrees. Alas, today was the scheduled day to take the boat around for haul out...

11/05/2023

In Episode 04 of the STMB Podcast, Chris Smith joins Scott to talk about his sailing background and future plans. Chris and Scott join Jeffrey Wettig from the Shooting the Breeze Sailing Podcast for a quick interview at the boat show. Chris inadvertently becomes the co-host of STMB. Chris and Scott meet Jeffrey's wife Nora and they all enjoy a great lunch....

In Episode 04 of the STMB Podcast, Chris Smith joins Scott to talk about his sailing background and future plans. Chris and Scott join Jeffrey Wettig from the Shooting the Breeze Sailing Podcast fo…

11/03/2023

Photo courtesy of www.jimmybuffett.com The Splice the Main Brace Podcast episodes are uploaded to Spotify and shared to other platforms via an RSS feed. Spotify does not allow podcasts that contain music to be shared to other platforms. Following the recent passing of Jimmy Buffett, STMB created a tribute podcast in an attempt to honor the life and works of Jimmy Buffett....

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Photo courtesy of www.jimmybuffett.com The Splice the Main Brace Podcast episodes are uploaded to Spotify and shared to other platforms via an RSS feed. Spotify does not allow podcasts that contain…

10/28/2023

Sincere thank you to all who have recently listened to the Splice the Main Brace Podcast and have followed the STMB FB Page !!! If you're so inclined, please like and follow the podcast on your favorite podcast app. Also, liking the episodes will help the podcast get visibility. Spotify Link Apple Podcasts Link Please feel free to email me any suggestions/comments/etc....

Sincere thank you to all who have recently listened to the Splice the Main Brace Podcast and have followed the STMB FB Page !!! If you’re so inclined, please like and follow the podcast on yo…