⛵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