NanoCruising

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...

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 Chile  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...