NanoCruising : the small boat cruising podcast (dinghy cruising & trailer sailing)
Dive into the exhilarating world of small boat cruising with NanoCruising, where each episode sets sail on a voyage of adventure, exploration, and maritime tales.
From nautical insights to firsthand experiences, come aboard for a podcast that fuels the spirit of independent seafaring and the pursuit of unforgettable journeys.
Join us as we navigate the open waters, uncover hidden coves, and share the stories of intrepid sailors who embrace the thrill of small boat voyages.
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Episodes
59 episodes
Texas 200 Secrets & Small Boat Adventures with Eric Dahlkamp
Eric Dahlkamp has been chasing small boat adventures for years—from building and updating his own boats to taking on some of the most challenging small-boat events out there.In this episode of NanoCruising, we talk with Eric about how h...
The West Wight Potter — History, Design, and What Makes It Work (with Larry Rumbol)
The West Wight Potter 15 has a bit of a cult following—and for good reason.In this episode of the NanoCruising podcast, I sit down with Larry Rumbol, the UK builder of the Potter 15, to dig into the story behind the boat. From its origin...
The Quiet Side of Sailing — Behind Ruddy Duck Sailing Adventures
Sailing doesn’t have to be fast, extreme, or complicated.In this episode of the NanoCruising podcast, I sit down with Brian Clauson, the voice behind the Ruddy Duck Sailing Adventur...
Learning to Sail: The Long Way Around
Learning to sail is one of those things that’s harder to explain than it should be. You can read about it, watch videos, listen to podcasts—but at some point, you just have to go.In this episode, I sit down with my friend Peter—80 years ...
Small Boat, Big Race: Team Snowflakes on Racing to Alaska
The Race to Alaska is one of the most unusual and demanding events in modern sailing: roughly 700 miles from Washington State to Alaska with no engines allowed.In this episode I’m joined by Jeff William...
Packrafting & NanoCruising: Small Boats, Big Wilderness
In this episode, I sit down with Luc Mehl, author of The Packraft Handbook, to explore a small craft many sailors may not know much about: the packraft.At first glance, it’s a lightweight inflatable boat that fits into a ...
Small Boats, Smart Risks, Strong Sailors (Great Lakes RAIDs – Part 2)
In Part 2 of our conversation with the organizers behind three Great Lakes RAIDs, we move beyond introductions and into the deeper questions: how do you design adventure that is challenging — but not reckless? How do sailors grow into events li...
Great Lakes RAIDs: Why Small Boats Go Big Up Here (Part 1)
In this episode, I’m joined by the organizers behind three major Great Lakes small-craft adventure events to explore what makes each one unique — and what unites them.- Eric Miller for the
Fringe Boats, Big Ideas: John Harris on Design Curiosity and the Golden Age of Small Craft
In Part 2 of my conversation with John Harris of Chesapeake Light Craft, we wander off the beaten path — and that’s very much the point.We talk about some of CLC’s more fringe and less-discussed designs, including Autu...
John Harris & Chesapeake Light Craft: Building Small Boats, and a Life Around Them (Part 1)
Chesapeake Light Craft (CLC) has been shaping the world of small boats and home boatbuilding for more than three decades. In this first of two episodes, I sit down with John Harris, founder of CLC Boat...
From Workshop to Open Water: Sea Trials of an Ocean-Capable Small Sailboat
What happens when a bold small-boat idea finally leaves the dock?In this follow-up conversation, Perry returns to NanoCruising to share the results of real-world sea trials of his Ocean-Capable Small Sailboat. After months of building an...
Graham Byrnes: The Mind Behind the Core Sound 17 — A Conversation on Design, Adventure
In this episode, I sit down with Graham Byrnes of B & B Yacht Designs—the designer whose Core Sound 17 became a legend in small-boat adventuring. Graham shares his early days growin...
Cruising Wild: Bass Strait, Capsizes & a Dinghy Around Tasmania
In this episode, I’m joined by Geoff Macqueen — sailor, adventurer, and author of Cruising Wild, his newly released account of circumnavigating T...
Serge Testa: The Man Who Circled the World in an 11-Foot Boat
In this special episode, we talk with Serge Testa, the Australian sailor who set a world record by circumnavigating the globe in an 11-foot boat — the Acrohc Australis. Serge shares how he designed and built his tiny aluminum ya...
Howard Rice: From Tierra del Fuego to Japan — A Life Shaped by Small Boats
In this second part of our conversation with legendary sailor Howard Rice, we journey with him deep into the wilds of Tierra del Fuego — where he sailed through the same treacherous channels that once confounded Joshua Slocum. How...
Howard Rice: Preparing for the Edge of the World (Part 1)
Few sailors embody the spirit of small-boat adventure like Howard Rice. In this first of two episodes, Howard shares what drives him to journey to the ends of the Earth — from his early training expeditions in a Klepper kayak to the care...
Designing for Adventure: Roy Schreyer on Small Boats, Big Ideas
Roy Schreyer has spent a lifetime exploring the waterways of Georgian Bay and beyond, but his journey took a new direction when his wife found traditional sailboats less than comfortable. The result? The Dianne Rose, a compact, towable h...
Paddling for Change: Dan Rubinstein on SUP Adventures, Blue Space, and Protecting Our Waters
What happens when you combine adventure, advocacy, and a paddleboard? Dan Rubinstein set out on a Stand Up Paddleboard (SUP) journey from Ottawa to New York and onward to Lake Erie, and along the way discovered more than just miles of water — h...
From Desert to Community: Eric Miller on Launching Raid Erie 2025
In this episode, we sit down with Eric Miller, the energetic sailor and organizer behind Raid Erie 2025. Eric shares how he first fell in love with small boat sailing and why he felt compelled to create a small-boat event in north...
Cruising Made Easy: Kelly Trafford’s Checklist for Small-Boat Adventures
From anchors to outboards, trailering to the galley, Kelly Trafford joins us to walk through his tried-and-true cruising checklist—packed with practical tips, safety must-dos, and lessons learned the hard way. This episode is a goldmine for sma...
⛵ Sailing the Wayfarer Way with Matt Sharman 🌊
Wayfarer guru, teacher, cruiser, innovator—Matt Sharman shares a lifetime with one iconic boat.In this episode, we sit down with Matt Sharman—a lifelong Wayfarer sailor whose journey began with a hand-me-down boat from his uncle a...
🌊 Building Better Boats: Sustainable DIY with Sean Petterson of SuperSede 🛶
In this episode of the NanoCruising Podcast, we sit down with Sean Petterson, co-founder and CEO of SuperSede, to explore a game-changing innovation in boatbuilding: a sustainable, recycled-plas...
⛵ Small Boats, Big Community: Dan Roeder and the West Coast Trailer Sailing Squadron 🌊
Dan Roeder, current lead of the West Coast Trailer Sailing Squadron (Florida), joins us to talk about the vibrant life of a sma...
🎙️ Finding the Current: Trapper Haskins on Building a Boat, Paddling South, and Rediscovering Himself ⛵
Trapper Haskins, author of Crooked River, built his own Mississippi Yawl and paddled it all the way to New Orleans—but the real journey was internal. In this heartfelt and candid conversation, Trapper shares the story behind buil...