NanoCruising : the dinghy cruising and trailer sailing podcast

About NanoCruising : the dinghy cruising and trailer sailing podcast

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. www.nanocruising.com

Publisher

Stephan Marceau

Category

leisure · society & culture · sports

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

25 Jan 2024

Latest episode

25 Sept 2026

Latest episodes

65 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   25 Sept 2026

   Another Unlikely Voyage of Jack de Crow — Sandy Mackinnon, Part 2

   Send us Fan Mail Apparently, one extraordinary voyage in a Mirror dinghy wasn’t quite enough for Sandy Mackinnon! Sandy is back on NanoCruising for Part 2 of our conversation, and this time we’re diving into his new book, Another Unlikely Voyage of Jack de Crow. We talk about what drew him back to adventure, the stories behind the book, and what happens when a small boat, a curious mind, and Sandy’s particular talent for finding the unexpected come together. Expect plenty of laughs, a few det...

2. 

   28 Aug 2026

   One Little Boat, One Very Long Voyage — Sandy Mackinnon

   Send us Fan Mail What happens when you take a little Mirror dinghy and decide to sail it from the UK all the way to the Black Sea? Well… you get one heck of an adventure. In this episode of the NanoCruising Podcast, I talk with Sandy (A.J.) Mackinnon, author of The Unlikely Voyage of Jack de Crow—the wonderfully entertaining story of his remarkable journey in a tiny Mirror dinghy. Sandy takes us back to the beginning: how he got into sailing, where the idea for the voyage came from, why he ch...

3. 

   14 Aug 2026

   No Racing, No Pressure, Just Boats — The Lake Pepin Messabout

   Send us Fan Mail What if the best sailing event is one where nobody is trying to win? In this episode of the NanoCruising Podcast, we head to the Lake Pepin Small Boat Messabout, one of the Midwest's best-known gatherings for small boat sailors. I'm joined by longtime Lae Pepin Messabout participants Tim Ingersoll and Bill Paxton to talk about what makes this event so special. The Lake Pepin Messabout isn't about racing, competition, or proving who's got the fastest boat. It's about showing u...

Who has been a guest on NanoCruising : the dinghy cruising and trailer sailing podcast

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Dan Roeder
• Trapper Haskins
• Stephen Ladd
• John Welsford

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

YouTube views

11,306

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

12 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

9 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 54 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

56

Social presence

0

YouTube

76

Engagement

51

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