This giant of catamaran sailing, Glenn Ashby, shares his extensive journey of ground breaking sailing acheivements. He discusses how he got is start in beach cats, then winning 10 x A Class World Championships, Olympic medals, losing then winning multiple America's Cups, breakthroughs in foil technology, breaking the land speed sailing record and aspirations of breaking the world sailing record on water...oh and his interest in cruising catamarans!Glenn's journey is a history book of breakthroughs in innovation that rewrote the world as we know it in performance sailing. Chapters00:00 Introduction to Glenn Ashby and Catamarans01:25 Early Sailing Experiences and Family Influence05:19 Transition to Competitive Sailing and A-Class Catamarans10:20 Olympic Aspirations and Tornado Sailing16:45 America's Cup Journey Begins18:48 Joining Team New Zealand and Foiling Technology26:49 The Evolution of Foiling in Catamarans30:31 The Thrilling America's Cup Campaign33:30 Lessons from Defeat: The Road to Bermuda41:26 Innovations in Sailing: The Shift to Foiling Monohulls46:58 Exploring New Horizons: Land Speed Records and Commentary50:36 Dreaming of the Perfect Cruising Catamaran52:33 Chasing Records: The Quest for Speed

⛵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. Chapters00:00 Sailing Journey Overview02:33 Mike's Sailing History and Early Experiences06:05 Transition to Racing and Achievements12:41 From Racing to Cruising Catamarans12:59 Family Cruising Adventure18:16 Performance of the Outremer 5128:14 Benefits of Cruising Catamarans30:23 Setting Up for Cruising in New Zealand33:03 Citizen Science Projects at Sea39:30 The Invisible Community of Cruisers39:58 Engaging in Citizen Science41:13 Journey Beyond Fiji42:12 Exploring Vanuatu's Remote Islands45:34 Adventures in Indonesia47:02 Crossing the Indian Ocean48:25 Navigating South Africa's Coast50:20 Regrouping in Cape Town52:14 Conservation Efforts in Namibia52:48 Unique Experiences on Ascension Island54:59 Cultural Encounters in Brazil56:51 Exploring French Guiana57:48 Returning to the Caribbean58:46 Family Adventures in the Azores01:00:13 Navigating the Straits of Gibraltar01:03:02 Interactions with Orcas01:03:26 Reflections on the Journey01:08:25 Future Adventures Await

⛵Info pack on the Seawind 1260: https://www.multihullcentral.com/new_boat/seawind-1260/🌏Info on the Pacific Rally: https://www.islandcruising.nz/index.cfm?module=event&pagemode=indiv&page_id=2313582💰Info on Charter Boat Investment: https://www.multihullcentral.com/charter-boat-ownership/🎓Info on the RYA Sail Training on catamarans: https://www.multihullcentral.com/services/courses/CHAPTERS: 2:23 From Miltary to Sailing 4:02 Charter Boat Ownership and Upgrade7:54 The Pacific Rally 9:00 Best Islands in the World15:29 Resetting Life with a Boat17:43 Approach to RISK18:55 Weather Windows and Experts 20:30 Yacht Master Training28.23 Starlink30:49 Choice of Boat35: 07 Destination Highlights40:38 Top Tips

Join us as we speak with Paul onboard his Seawind 1370 and discover how he went from next to no experience to a sailing in Borneo amongst other exotic locations.⛵ For an INFO PACK on the Seawind 1370 visit: https://www.multihullcentral.com/new_boat/seawind-1370/

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Information on Seawind 1160 Skypond visit https://www.multihullcentral.com/used-boats/seawind-1160-lite-sky-pond/

We catch up with Outremer 51 owner Daniel who tells us why Fiji is the best lcoation to start cruising the South Pacific from.For more information on the Outremer 51 'Archer' click here: https://www.multihullcentral.com/used-boats/outremer-51-archer/

Join us as we chat with Scott and Sandy from the Red Sea onboard their Seawind 1160 lite catamaran, and explore their incredible journey so far, from Australia to Europe all powered by the wind, sun and two outboard motors.For more information on the Seawind range including the Seawind 1160 Lite (or Seawind 1160XL) visit here: https://www.multihullcentral.com/seawind-catamarans/

We catch up with Professional Delivery Crew Simone Hill in Lombok, midway on delivery from Thailand to Australia onboard a new Seawind 1370, to hear how the delivery is going so far. There are some great insights here into this voyage and some good tips for those planning it themselves. This new Seawind 1370 will soon be operating in Cruz Club Sydney with memberships now selling.For information regarding Cruz Club or purchasing a new Seawind 1370 get in touch via info@multihulcentral.com or visit www.multihullcentral.com