NanoCruising : the small boat cruising podcast (dinghy cruising & trailer sailing) - Michael Storer on Small Boat Design, Simple Sails, and the Art of Adventure

Michael Storer on Small Boat Design, Simple Sails, and the Art of Adventure

03/28/25 • 37 min

NanoCruising : the small boat cruising podcast (dinghy cruising & trailer sailing)

In this second episode with boat designer Michael Storer, we dive into his innovative small boat designs and the unique advantages of canoe-style sailboats. Michael also shares insights into Real Simple Sails, his company dedicated to making high-quality, affordable sails for home-built boats. Beyond design, we explore his philosophy on small boat sailing—why simplicity, efficiency, and accessibility are key to maximizing adventure on the water. If you're interested in designing, building, or optimizing your own small boat, this episode is packed with expert insights!
Tune in now to hear from one of the most influential minds in DIY boat building!
#SmallBoatSailing #DinghyCruising #BoatBuilding #MichaelStorer #RealSimpleSails #CanoeSailing #NanoCruising #AdventureSailing

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Michael Storer Boat Plans and on Facebook

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Michael Storer Boat Plans and on Facebook

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Designing for Adventure: Michael Storer’s Path to Small Boat Innovation

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Michael Storer is one of the most influential small boat designers today, known for his lightweight, high-performance, and easy-to-build designs like the Oz Goose and Oz Racer. But how did he get started?

In this first of two episodes, Michael shares:
⛵ His fun and unconventional introduction to sailing
📐 How working as a technical consultant for DuckFlat Wooden Boats (Australia) exposed him to hundreds of designs and shaped his approach to boatbuilding
🛶 Why his first-ever design was a sailing canoe—and how that set the stage for his future innovations

Michael’s passion for accessible, high-performance small boats is contagious, and this conversation is packed with insights for anyone interested in boat design, NanoCruising, or DIY boatbuilding.

#NanoCruising #SmallBoatDesign #SailingPodcast #DIYBoatBuilding #MichaelStorer #DinghySailing #BoatDesign #MicroCruising #MinimalistSailing #OzGoose #OzRacer

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Show Notes:

Michael Storer Boat Plans and on Facebook

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Trailering Adventures with the Potter Yachters: Eric Zilbert on the Joy of the Pottering

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In this episode, we sit down with Eric Zilbert, Commodore of the Potter Yachters, one of the largest trailer-sailor clubs in North America. Eric shares his sailing origin story, how he found his West Wight Potter 19, and what drew him to the welcoming community of Potter sailors.

We dig into the differences between the Potter 15 and Potter 19, hear about some of Eric’s favorite adventures, and get practical advice for anyone looking to get started with trailerable micro-cruisers. Whether you’re already a trailer-sailor or just small-boat curious, there’s plenty here to inspire your next journey.