⛵Info on Mike's Outremer 51 For Sale: https://www.multihullcentral.com/used_boats/outremer-51-for-sale-traverse/
🔬Info on Seakeepers Charity: https://www.seakeepers.org/seakeepers-south-pacific/
💰 Info on Selling Boats in the South Pacific: https://www.multihullcentral.com/sell-your-catamaran/
In this episode of 2 Hulls 1 Life Sailing Podcast, Mike Golding shares his extraordinary sailing journey aboard his Outremer 51 catamaran, detailing his transition from a successful ocean racing career to cruising with his family. He discusses the challenges and joys of sailing from New Zealand to France, via the Indian Ocean and under Africa, the importance of citizen science projects, and the unique experiences encountered along the way. Mike reflects on the boat's performance and how it handled various challenging conditions.
Chapters
00:00 Sailing Journey Overview
02:33 Mike's Sailing History and Early Experiences
06:05 Transition to Racing and Achievements
12:41 From Racing to Cruising Catamarans
12:59 Family Cruising Adventure
18:16 Performance of the Outremer 51
28:14 Benefits of Cruising Catamarans
30:23 Setting Up for Cruising in New Zealand
33:03 Citizen Science Projects at Sea
39:30 The Invisible Community of Cruisers
39:58 Engaging in Citizen Science
41:13 Journey Beyond Fiji
42:12 Exploring Vanuatu's Remote Islands
45:34 Adventures in Indonesia
47:02 Crossing the Indian Ocean
48:25 Navigating South Africa's Coast
50:20 Regrouping in Cape Town
52:14 Conservation Efforts in Namibia
52:48 Unique Experiences on Ascension Island
54:59 Cultural Encounters in Brazil
56:51 Exploring French Guiana
57:48 Returning to the Caribbean
58:46 Family Adventures in the Azores
01:00:13 Navigating the Straits of Gibraltar
01:03:02 Interactions with Orcas
01:03:26 Reflections on the Journey
01:08:25 Future Adventures Await
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