Packrafting & NanoCruising: Small Boats, Big Wilderness

Send us Fan MailIn 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 of environments it opens upWhy it attracts a certain kind of adventurerHow small, portable boats change the way you think about distanceAnd what sailors can learn from a paddle-powered approachThis isn’t a sailing episode in the traditional sense. But it’s very much about small craft, thoughtful progression, and expanding the definition of what “cruising” can mean.If you’re curious about adventure beyond the mast — or simply interested in how different small-boat cultures approach risk and exploration — this conversation might surprise you.-----------------------------------------------------Join the conversation: Facebook group Mailing list PatreonMore at: www.nanocruising.comSeas Your Own Adventure 🌊⛵