Packrafting & NanoCruising: Small Boats, Big Wilderness

Send us Fan Mail (https://www.buzzsprout.com/2307464/fa...) In 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 is • The kinds of environments it opens up • Why it attracts a certain kind of adventurer • How small, portable boats change the way you think about distance • And what sailors can learn from a paddle-powered approach This 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 (  / nanocruising  ) Mailing list (https://www.nanocruising.com/p/contac...) Patreon (  / nanocruising  ) More at: www.nanocruising.com (https://www.nanocruising.com/) Seas Your Own Adventure 🌊⛵