Small Boats, Big Ideas — Flavien Gaulard of Kaori Concept

Send us Fan MailIn 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 much in small craft cruising.It’s a fascinating conversation about building boats with intention—not just for performance, but for usability, sustainability, and the kind of sailing many of us actually dream about doing.If you enjoy small boat design, camp cruising, or hearing how new ideas take shape in the sailing world, this one’s worth a listen.-----------------------------------------------------Join the conversation: Facebook group Mailing list PatreonMore at: www.nanocruising.comSeas Your Own Adventure 🌊⛵