Featuring: Howard Rice (Part 2) In this second part of our conversation with Howard Rice , we follow him from the windswept reaches of Tierra del Fuego to the quiet harbors of Japan , where he’s begun a new chapter centered around craftsmanship and small-boat life. Howard recounts sailing through an area known as the Milky Way — a maze of channels and capes so remote that even Joshua Slocum struggled to find his way through. His story includes moments of danger, rescue, and reflection — and a surprising tale about footage from that voyage that was never turned into a film. Now based in Japan, Howard has traded ocean crossings for the artistry of boatbuilding. From SCAMPs to traditional Japanese fishing boats , he shares how he continues to live by the same principles that carried him safely through the southern seas: self-reliance, respect for nature, and a deep love for small boats that can take you anywhere. This episode is full of the insight and humility that only a lifetim...
If you enjoyed Part 1 of our conversation with legendary boat designer John Welsford , you’re going to love what’s in store for Part 2. In this episode, John takes us further into his world of small boat innovation and adventure. We kick things off with a look at the new 7-meter ocean-going boat he’s currently designing—something he hasn’t talked much about publicly until now. It’s a boat meant to cross oceans with confidence, while still staying true to Welsford’s core design philosophy: safety, practicality, simplicity, and real-world performance. From there, we dig into the story behind his new design “Scallywag,” which was born out of a desire for a microcruiser like the SCAMP—but with accommodations for longer journeys and sleep-aboard comfort. It’s a design many have been waiting for, and it reflects the continued evolution of small cruising sailboats. John also shares some fantastic anecdotes about his designs out in the wild. We hear about a SCAMP in Tierra del Fuego , and...