NanoCruising

Training, Purpose, and the Beginning of a Cape Horn Adventure Few names resonate in the world of small-boat voyaging like Howard Rice . Known for his legendary solo expeditions in tiny sailboats, Howard embodies what NanoCruising is all about — courage, preparation, and a deep connection to the natural world. In this first of two episodes, Howard takes us back to the roots of his adventures — what compels someone to sail to the farthest and most unforgiving corners of the planet. He talks about his early expeditions in a Klepper kayak , his decision to return to Cape Horn years later, and why he chose a SCAMP dinghy for the challenge. We also explore the meticulous process of preparing and shipping a small boat across the world, the philosophy that fuels his journeys, and what it feels like to finally push off from shore toward Tierra del Fuego — one of the wildest places on Earth. This episode is more than a story of adventure; it’s about why we venture at all — the call to t...