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NanoCruising Is Now on Patreon!



 …and here’s why we decided to do it.

If you’ve been following NanoCruising for a while, you know this whole project has been a labour of love from day one. It started as a simple idea: create a space where dinghy cruisers, trailer sailors, micro-cruisers, and all the small-boat dreamers out there could connect, learn from one another, and hear stories from the adventurous (and occasionally eccentric) folks who make this community special.

The podcast has grown—way more than I expected—and that’s entirely because of you. Your listens, comments, shared stories, and encouragement are the reason I keep chasing down new guests, editing late into the night, and trying to keep this whole NanoCruising thing afloat.

So… after a lot of reflection (and more encouragement from listeners than I expected), NanoCruising is now on Patreon.

👉 https://www.patreon.com/c/NanoCruising

Why Patreon?

Running a podcast—even a tiny one about tiny boats—comes with real monthly costs:

  • Hosting the podcast

  • Hosting and running the website

  • Mailing list service

  • Recording equipment and upgrades

Podcasting is not like YouTube with automated (forced) ads, so there's really no automated revenue stream. Up to now, it’s all been out-of-pocket. And that’s fine! But adding Patreon gives the project a little stability… and gives you the option to directly support something you enjoy, if you feel like it.

And yes—if it ever grows beyond the basics, the surplus will absolutely be converted into epoxy and marine plywood. We all know exactly where the money really belongs.

What You’ll Get as a Patron

Depending on the tier, you’ll get things like:

  • Name on the "Crew Roster" Thank you page

  • Bonus audio that didn't make the episodes

  • Monthly Q&A chat

  • Behind-the-scenes polls & decisions

  • And a few surprises as this evolves

It's completely optional, and the main podcast will always remain free for everyone.

A Heartfelt Thank You

If you’ve listened, shared an episode, or chatted in the Facebook group—thank you. NanoCruising is a genuine community project, and Patreon is simply one more way to strengthen what we’ve already built together.

If you want to check it out, here it is again:

👉 https://www.patreon.com/c/NanoCruising




🌊 Join the NanoCruising community! Be part of the conversation in our Facebook Group — share your adventures, ideas, and small-boat stories.

📬 Stay in the loop: Subscribe to our mailing list and be first to hear about new episodes, blog posts, and events.

❤️ Support the journey: If you’d like to help keep NanoCruising afloat, join us on Patreon. Every bit helps cover hosting, gear, and — let’s be honest — a little epoxy and marine plywood.

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Seas Your Own Adventure ⛵

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