2 HULLS 1 LIFE Sailing Podcast - Interviews with Inspirational Sailors

We get a full debrief of the Trans-Tasman delivery of the Seawind 1170 from Sydney to Auckland from skipper Tom Adams covering all aspects of the trip, from boat prep, weather routing, safety and boat performance.

Join Scott and Sandy as they share their epic sailing journey from the Red Sea to the Greek Islands on their Seawind 1160 Light. Hear about navigating challenging seas, cruising with outboard motors, and why they love the Greek Islands. A must-watch for sailing enthusiasts and adventure lovers!

⛵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

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/

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

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 interview Joel Berg from All Yacht Spars. Joel is going to talk us through the importance of a rig check and what to look out for when buying a used catamaran.0:00:00 - Introduction 0:01:40 - How did All Yacht Spars come about? 0:07:20 - Why would you bother getting a rig check? and who should get a rig check ?0:10:00 - How often should you check your rig? 0:12:00 - How does a rigger conduct a comprehensive check? 0:17:45 - What are the common weak points on a rig? 0:27:50 - What preventative maintenance can an owner do? 0:38:50 - What is the common working life for a rig? (SS & Dyneema) 0:42:50 - Q&A