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NanoCruising : the small boat cruising podcast (dinghy cruising & trailer sailing)Author: Stephan Marceau
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 Language: en-us Genres: Hobbies, Leisure, Sports, Wilderness Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it Trailer: |
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Cruising Wild: Bass Strait, Capsizes & a Dinghy Around Tasmania
Episode 46
Thursday, 27 November, 2025
Send us a textIn 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:Building a Houdini and preparing it for real-world adventureThe reality of crossing the Bass Strait in a 13-foot open dinghyThe capsize — what caused it, what he learned, and what every small-boat sailor should knowHow the idea for a full circumnavigation of Tasmania took holdNavigating the west coast — wild, exposed, often uncharted, and unforgivingThe mental game of being alone, waiting out weather, and deciding when to push onWhy Geoff now enjoys cruising in company, and what small boats offer that bigger boats can’tIt’s an honest, insightful conversation about adventure, risk, resilience, and the special joy of traveling slowly in a tiny sailboat.If you’re drawn to dinghy cruising, expedition sailing, or stories of perseverance in the wild, you won’t want to miss this one.-----------------------------------------------------Join the conversation: Facebook group Mailing list PatreonMore at: www.nanocruising.comSeas Your Own Adventure 🌊⛵
