NanoCruising : the small boat cruising podcast (dinghy cruising & trailer sailing)
by Stephan Marceau
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Estimated from 8 chart positions in 8 markets.
By chart position
- 🇦🇺AU · Hobbies#1735K to 30K
- 🇫🇷FR · Hobbies#8210K to 30K
- 🇳🇱NL · Hobbies#8710K to 30K
- 🇵🇹PT · Hobbies#3310K to 30K
- 🇳🇴NO · Hobbies#112500 to 3K
- Per-Episode Audience
Est. listeners per new episode within ~30 days
19K to 66K🎙 ~2x weekly·57 episodes·Last published 5d ago - Monthly Reach
Unique listeners across all episodes (30 days)
37K to 132K🇦🇺23%🇫🇷23%🇳🇱23%+5 more - Active Followers
Loyal subscribers who consistently listen
15K to 53K
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Recent episodes
Sam Devlin: I like boats
Jun 19, 2026
48m 56s
Small Boats, Big Ideas — Flavien Gaulard of Kaori Concept
May 29, 2026
41m 11s
Texas 200 Secrets & Small Boat Adventures with Eric Dahlkamp
May 15, 2026
47m 45s
The West Wight Potter — History, Design, and What Makes It Work (with Larry Rumbol)
May 1, 2026
42m 29s
The Quiet Side of Sailing — Behind Ruddy Duck Sailing Adventures
Apr 17, 2026
34m 28s
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| 6/19/26 | Sam Devlin: I like boats | Send us Fan Mail Boat designer and builder Sam Devlin has spent decades creating some of the most recognizable small cruising boats around. But behind the hundreds of designs is a remarkably simple philosophy: he just likes boats. In this episode, Sam shares how he got his start, what drew him into designing and building boats, and the principles that have guided his work throughout his career. We discuss how the boating market has evolved over the years, what makes a good boat, and why ... | 48m 56s | ||||||
| 5/29/26 | Small Boats, Big Ideas — Flavien Gaulard of Kaori Concept | Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the NanoCruising podcast, I sit down with Flavien Gaulard, founder of Kaori Concept, to talk about small boats, sustainable boatbuilding, and designing for real-world adventure. We dive into Flavien’s experience building boats in the Philippines, how he started Kaori Concept, and the philosophy behind the Kaori 550. Along the way, we explore the advantages of small boats, the tradeoffs between simplicity and comfort, and why thoughtful design matters so muc... | 41m 11s | ||||||
| 5/15/26 | Texas 200 Secrets & Small Boat Adventures with Eric Dahlkamp | Send us Fan Mail 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 he got started sailing, the boats he’s built and upgraded—including the legendary 13’ trimaran Squirt—and his experiences in the Texas 200. He shares his tips on how to prepare, what to expect, and what matters most when tackling this iconic s... | 47m 45s | ||||||
| 5/1/26 | The West Wight Potter — History, Design, and What Makes It Work (with Larry Rumbol) | Send us Fan Mail 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 original designer, Stanley Smith, to the real-world experiences that shaped how the boat evolved over time. Larry shares historical insights, lesser-known stories, and—just as importantly—practical advice on what works, what doesn’t, and what you c... | 42m 29s | ||||||
| 4/17/26 | The Quiet Side of Sailing — Behind Ruddy Duck Sailing Adventures | Send us Fan Mail 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 Adventures YouTube channel. If you’ve come across his videos, you know the feeling—calm, unhurried, and quietly immersive. We talk about how he found his boat, what pushed him to start filming in the first place, and how the channel grew over time without losing that relaxed, authentic style. It’s a conve... | 34m 28s | ||||||
| 4/3/26 | Learning to Sail: The Long Way Around | Send us Fan Mail 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 young and sailing for over six decades—to talk about how people actually learn to sail. We dig into his early days, the mistakes, the small breakthroughs, and the kind of quiet wisdom that only comes from time on the water. This isn’t a step-... | 35m 09s | ||||||
| 3/20/26 | Small Boat, Big Race: Team Snowflakes on Racing to Alaska | Send us Fan Mail 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 Williams, who along with teammate Mike VanHoy will be competing in the next Race to Alaska as Team Snowflakes aboard a 20-foot Tornado catamaran. Their boat is fast, light, and uncompromising — no cabin, no heater, and nothing separating the crew from the elements except skill, prepa... | 39m 56s | ||||||
| 3/6/26 | Packrafting & NanoCruising: Small Boats, Big Wilderness | Send us Fan Mail 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 backpack. But beneath that simplicity lies something very familiar — self-reliance, route planning, weather awareness, risk management, and the quiet satisfaction of reaching places under your own power. We talk about: What packrafting actually isThe kinds o... | 53m 44s | ||||||
| 2/20/26 | Small Boats, Smart Risks, Strong Sailors (Great Lakes RAIDs – Part 2) | Send us Fan Mail 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 like these? We talk about designing safety into expedition-style sailing, and how participants can gradually build the skills and confidence needed for bigger water. A recurring theme emerges: small boats are not a limitation — they are o... | 51m 41s | ||||||
| 2/6/26 | Great Lakes RAIDs: Why Small Boats Go Big Up Here (Part 1) | Send us Fan Mail 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 Erie Expedition Challenge and Raid Erie (Facebook ) - Jeff McPheeters for the GLEC and RB950 (RB950 Instagram, GLEC Instagram) - Kelly Trafford with CanAm on facebook We start with introductions to each event and their raison d’être: why they exist, how they came to be, and what kind... | 50m 22s | ||||||
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| 1/23/26 | Fringe Boats, Big Ideas: John Harris on Design Curiosity and the Golden Age of Small Craft | Send us Fan Mail 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 Autumn Leaves, and why certain boats exist more as ideas, experiments, or personal projects than as polished kits. John shares the designers who shaped his thinking — Philip Bolger among them — and how those influences still echo through his work today. We also div... | 46m 42s | ||||||
| 1/9/26 | John Harris & Chesapeake Light Craft: Building Small Boats, and a Life Around Them (Part 1) | Send us Fan Mail 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 Boats, to explore how a passion for small craft turned into one of the most influential boatbuilding companies in the world. We talk about the early days of CLC, the challenges of building a niche business, and why small boats have always been at the heart of John’s work. John share... | 34m 30s | ||||||
| 12/26/25 | From Workshop to Open Water: Sea Trials of an Ocean-Capable Small Sailboat | Send us Fan Mail 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 and planning, the boat has now logged serious miles offshore, offering honest feedback that no design software or dockside discussion can replace. We talk about how the boat handled in open water, what stood out once conditions became real, and... | 35m 34s | ||||||
| 12/12/25 | Graham Byrnes: The Mind Behind the Core Sound 17 — A Conversation on Design, Adventure | Send us Fan Mail 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 growing up and sailing in Australia, how meeting his wife led him to the United States, and the origins of B & B Boats. We dive into his first WaterTribe Everglades Challenge and his second attempt—the now-famous 2006 race where he shattered the course record. Graham explains the design principle... | 31m 15s | ||||||
| 11/28/25 | Cruising Wild: Bass Strait, Capsizes & a Dinghy Around Tasmania | Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I’m joined by Geoff Macqueen — sailor, adventurer, and author of Cruising Wild, his newly released account of circumnavigating Tasmania in his self-built Welsford Houdini dinghy. Geoff takes us deep into the story behind his boat, the spark that led him to attempt a Bass Strait crossing, and the moment everything went wrong: an unexpected capsize in notorious waters, and the detailed, honest retelling of how he recovered and kept going. We talk about: Buildin... | 48m 42s | ||||||
| 11/7/25 | Serge Testa: The Man Who Circled the World in an 11-Foot Boat | Send us Fan Mail 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 yacht, what life was like during his 500-day voyage, and the lessons learned from years at sea. We also hear from his wife, Robin, who offers her candid perspective on the man behind the record — a true doer who fixes problems as they come and keeps movi... | 36m 59s | ||||||
| 10/24/25 | Howard Rice: From Tierra del Fuego to Japan — A Life Shaped by Small Boats | Send us Fan Mail 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. Howard recounts the intense reality of navigating the “Milky Way,” his unexpected rescue in one of the most remote regions on earth, and the untold story of the footage that never became a film. Now based in Japan, Howard continues his lifelong pursuit ... | 41m 30s | ||||||
| 10/10/25 | Howard Rice: Preparing for the Edge of the World (Part 1) | Send us Fan Mail 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 careful preparation of his SCAMP dinghy for one of the most remote and demanding sailing challenges on the planet: Tierra del Fuego. We dive into his motivations, the philosophy behind his voyages, the logistics of shipping a small boat across the... | 30m 32s | ||||||
| 9/26/25 | Designing for Adventure: Roy Schreyer on Small Boats, Big Ideas | Send us Fan Mail 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 houseboat that combines practicality, comfort, and simplicity — proof that great design comes from real-world needs. In this episode, Roy shares how his wife’s perspective shaped his approach to boat design, why a composting toilet can be a gam... | 44m 51s | ||||||
| 9/12/25 | Paddling for Change: Dan Rubinstein on SUP Adventures, Blue Space, and Protecting Our Waters | Send us Fan Mail 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 — he found community, kindness, and a deeper understanding of how “blue space” can transform our mental and physical health. In this inspiring conversation, Dan shares: Why time on the water is even more powerful than other natural spaces ... | 42m 29s | ||||||
| 8/29/25 | From Desert to Community: Eric Miller on Launching Raid Erie 2025 | Send us Fan Mail 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 northern Ohio—a place he calls a “desert” for dinghy sailing. We dive into the story of how Raid Erie came together, what made it such a success, and the lessons Eric learned while turning his idea into a thriving event that drew sailors of all ages. He t... | 38m 24s | ||||||
| 8/15/25 | Cruising Made Easy: Kelly Trafford’s Checklist for Small-Boat Adventures | Send us Fan Mail 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 small-boat cruisers who want to be ready for anything on the water, and it comes with a downloadable copy of Kelly’s checklist so you can put it to work on your own adventures. Cruising Checklist -------------------------------------... | 48m 12s | ||||||
| 8/1/25 | ⛵ Sailing the Wayfarer Way with Matt Sharman 🌊 | Send us Fan Mail 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 and evolved into a deep, lifelong connection with one of the most beloved dinghies ever built. Matt shares stories from his cruises, his work introducing newcomers to the sport, and his active role in the Wayfarer community—both on the water and onli... | 26m 57s | ||||||
| 7/18/25 | 🌊 Building Better Boats: Sustainable DIY with Sean Petterson of SuperSede 🛶 | Send us Fan Mail 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-plastic alternative to marine plywood. Sean shares his own journey into boating and how it led him to help develop SuperCede Marine Board—a structural material designed for boats and marine projects that’s waterproof, durable, and easy to work with. We dive into why this material is especi... | 31m 39s | ||||||
| 7/4/25 | ⛵ Small Boats, Big Community: Dan Roeder and the West Coast Trailer Sailing Squadron 🌊 | Send us Fan Mail Dan Roeder, current lead of the West Coast Trailer Sailing Squadron (Florida), joins us to talk about the vibrant life of a small boat cruising community. In this episode, Dan shares his personal journey into the group, the variety of boats that show up to their events, and the shared joy of trailer sailing. We explore: The inclusive and welcoming culture of the SquadronFavorite cruising grounds around FloridaAnnual events and meetups that bring the community togetherWhy smal... | 44m 06s | ||||||
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Chart Positions
8 placements across 8 markets.
Chart Positions
8 placements across 8 markets.