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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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