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The Shooting The Breeze Sailing Podcast

Jeffrey S. Wettig
Sailing
Chesapeake Bay
Annapolis Sailboat Show
Sail Beyond Cancer
Cruising
Gene Martel
Olympics
Intracoastal Waterway
Bahamas
Sailing Safety
Boat Restoration
Predict Wind
May Day
Annapolis Spring Sailboat Show
DIY Projects
Ministry Of Sailing
Bacon Sails
Youtube
Covid-19
Boat Show and Tell

Blue Collar Sailing Podcast about normal people and Chesapeake Bay Sailors enjoying time on the water. Cruising, voyaging, sailing, racing, DIY projects, yacht club, boat club, fireside chats, music, a veritable blend of sailing entertainment with your host Jeffrey S. Wettig.

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Welcome to episode 208 of The Shooting The Breeze Sailing Podcast (STBSP) in which we get some interviews at the 2026 edition of the Annapolis Sailboat Show, held in October. This will the first in a multi part series of episodes, probably 3 episodes... more

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Perfectly Imperfect

In this episode we speak with Bill and Dawn Beveridge aboard Perfectly Imperfect, a 2019 Catalina 355, essentially a Brand New Boat! We were attending the Boaters Boat Show, held at Anchorage Marina in Baltimore, S... more

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Welcome to the Shooting The Breeze Sailing Podcast (STBSP) episode number 206! This time around we are back with Friend of the Show, Founder of the Upper Chesapeake Sailing Group on Facebook, and progenitor of the Boaters Boat Show, the third edition... more

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Safety is Second, the new book from John Shafer all about Sailing Safety starting with Leadership, Teamwork, and Risk Assessment.

Greetings Sailors!

This episode is a great one for all sailors or adventurers who insert themselves into precarious si... more

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Stevie Reeves
Representative of Bacon Sails, a used-gear chandlery
Bacon Sails
Episode: STBSP, Ep, 208, 2026 Annapolis Sailboat Show part 1, Bacon, Oakcliff, and Ebb and Flow
Aidan Place
Volunteer with Oakcliff Sailing
Oakcliff Sailing
Episode: STBSP, Ep, 208, 2026 Annapolis Sailboat Show part 1, Bacon, Oakcliff, and Ebb and Flow
Brady Troutman
Cruisers Academy co-founder and Ebb and Flow Foundation executive director, formerly of SV Delos
Ebb and Flow Foundation
Episode: STBSP, Ep, 208, 2026 Annapolis Sailboat Show part 1, Bacon, Oakcliff, and Ebb and Flow
Bill Beveridge
Owner of Catalina 355, Boaters Boat Show participant
Upper Chesapeake Bay Sailing Group
Episode: STBSP Ep, 207, Bill and Dawn on Perfectly Imperfect, a 2019 Catalina 355 at the Boaters Boat Show, HPYC Cruise Wrap up.
Dawn Beveridge
Co-owner of Catalina 355, Boaters Boat Show participant
Upper Chesapeake Bay Sailing Group
Episode: STBSP Ep, 207, Bill and Dawn on Perfectly Imperfect, a 2019 Catalina 355 at the Boaters Boat Show, HPYC Cruise Wrap up.
Bryant Gorrell
Progenitor of the Upper Chesapeake Sailing Group on Facebook and organizer of the Boaters Boat Show
Upper Chesapeake Sailing Group / Boaters Boat Show Baltimore
Episode: STBSP Ep, 206, Boat Buying with Bryant Gorrell
John Shafer
Former guest on the podcast, author of Safety is Second
Ministry of Sailing
Episode: STBSP, Ep 205, Safety is Second with John Shafer.
Kim Hogg
Adventure traveler and content creator behind Going the Whole Hogg
Going the Whole Hogg (YouTube/Blog)
Episode: STBSP Ep, 204, Going the Whole Hogg with Kim and Del on Tall Ships
Del Hogg
Adventure traveler and content creator behind Going the Whole Hogg
Going the Whole Hogg (YouTube/Blog)
Episode: STBSP Ep, 204, Going the Whole Hogg with Kim and Del on Tall Ships

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Jeffrey Wettig
Co-host and anchor of the show, with a background in Chesapeake Bay sailing, local events, and community storytelling.

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 61 ratings
  • My Jam

    Have been listening to Captain Wettig for a few years now, always fresh content with a focus on the Chesapeake Bay and the rest for the sailing planet. Keep up the great work sir!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    doninlancaster
    United States2 years ago
  • Never can get it to play!

    I can never get this podcast to play. All other podcast play just fine but I’m never ever able to get this one to play.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    A Top
    United States6 years ago
  • Great guests and Captain Wettig is an engaging host! I feel like I'm right there with him and his guest(s) having an adult beverage and swapping stories. Sail on!

    Podchaser
    5
    Bradford Rogers
    6 years ago
  • Good stuff !

    I bought a sailboat before ever having sailed, and Jeffrey has been a bit of an inspiration. Have to thank Derrick Cogburn (whose boat Arcadia I bought) for the intro to the podcast. Love to hear about other people’s misadventures so I don’t feel so bad about being the world’s worst sailor.

    Sail On, Brother.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Canton Gilligan
    United States6 years ago
  • Shooting the breeze

    Great chats, banter and tunes. SAIL ON BROTHER

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Teamviksmith
    Australia6 years ago

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• Authentic, down-to-earth conversations that celebrate local sailing culture.

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#245
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#68
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Apple Podcasts
#188
Sweden/Sports/Wilderness
Apple Podcasts
#207
New Zealand/Sports/Wilderness
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#207
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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

STBSP, Ep, 208, 2026 Annapolis Sailboat Show part 1, Bacon, Oakcliff, and Ebb and Flow
Q: Tell us about what that all entails.
Brady Troutman says Ebb and Flow helps people who face barriers to sailing get out on the water, including foster children, cancer patients and survivors, and first responders. The foundation also offers sailing scholarships and draws on research about the mental and physical benefits of being near water.
STBSP, Ep, 208, 2026 Annapolis Sailboat Show part 1, Bacon, Oakcliff, and Ebb and Flow
Q: Why don't you give me a little bit about the mission of Oakcliff Sailing and why you're here at the boat show?
Aidan Place explains that Oakcliff promotes its boat-refurbishment project and trains sailors in racing, deliveries, trades, and boat repair through programs based in Oyster Bay, New York.
STBSP Ep, 204, Going the Whole Hogg with Kim and Del on Tall Ships
Q: What has filming at sea taught you about your craft and audience?
Filming at sea forced us to rethink narrative structure from a fly-on-the-wall perspective and to balance timing, safety, and storytelling, which deepened our ability to convey atmosphere and process rather than just action.
STBSP Ep, 204, Going the Whole Hogg with Kim and Del on Tall Ships
Q: How did you transition from general travel to making sailing-focused content?
We began with a love of travel and storytelling, then embraced video and documentary-style filmmaking as a natural extension, eventually partnering with Venture Sail which provided access to historic ships and a built-in audience eager for immersive, vessel-centered storytelling.
STBSP Ep, 199, 2025 Annapolis Sailboat Show, part 2.
Q: What are you doing here at the show?
I'm hanging out with the Moorings and enjoying reconnecting with friends and meeting new people.

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This show centers on approachable, blue-collar sailing stories from Chesapeake Bay and beyond, blending cruising, voyaging, racing, and DIY boat projects with candid fireside chats and music. Episodes span practical how-tos (rigging, maintenance, safety), behind-the-scenes at boat shows, and spotlights on guests from mariners, educators, and industry insiders. A recurring strength is showcasing normal people pursuing sailing passions without a high-end, trophy mindset, while also featuring deep dives into technical topics like electric propulsion, marine A/C, and vessel restoration. Notably, guests range from authors and scholars to practical boatbuilders and shipwrights, yielding both actionable advice and human-interest narratives that re... more

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