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EPISODE · Feb 20, 2026 · 51 MIN

Small Boats, Smart Risks, Strong Sailors (Great Lakes RAIDs – Part 2)

from NanoCruising : the small boat cruising podcast (dinghy cruising & trailer sailing)

Send us Fan MailIn 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 often the best training ground.The discussion ranges from:Learning to sail in small craftThe role of racing as an educationWhy getting on the water early matters more than perfectionFirst boats — and whether to build or buyAnd how the internet quietly helped revive and connect the small-boat worldAt its heart, this episode is about progression. Not heroics. Not extremes. But steady growth, thoughtful preparation, and the idea that sailing can still be accessible — if we let it be.If Part 1 asked why these events exist, Part 2 asks how sailors grow into them — and what that means for the future of small boats.-----------------------------------------------------Join the conversation: Facebook group Mailing list PatreonMore at: www.nanocruising.comSeas Your Own Adventure 🌊⛵

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...

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