Catamaran Cruising

In episode 11 of Catamaran Cruising we join Lloyd Price onboard Seawind 1000 "Deja Vu" in Croatia after sailing all the way from Australia, via Asia and the treacherous Red Sea. Lloyd shares with us Ten Vital Aspects of Long Distance Cruising.

Join Tim Ruth Henning as they tell their story of crossing the Pacific from the USA to Australia aboard 38ft Seawind 1160 cruising catamaran "Victory Cat" as part of a larger circumnavigation of the globe. Learn what motivated them to sail the world and how they prepared for this journey from the boat selection, to training and mental preparation and learn about some of the amazing destinations and experiences they had cruising the South Pacific.

Special indepth interview with owner, director and designer of Seawind Catamarans, Richard Ward following his return accross the infamous Bass Strait testing the new 41ft Seawind 1250. Informaiton about the design, plus cruising tips on Bass Strait.

In episode 8 we have a very exciting tale of high seas and adventure, as we interview Ron Bickerstaff, part owner of a Syndicated Seawind 1000 “Dejavue”. Ron, along with fellow owner Keith Lawrence recently Sydney to Lord Howe Island, which is considered the most beautiful island in the Pacific and is World Heritage listed for it’s global significance of natural beauty and biodiversity.  After several days of beating to windward in the wild Tasman Sea, they face the equivalent of a category 2 cyclone and hove to for 9 hours just 30 nautical miles from Lord Howe.

With catamarans being the priority choice most charter companies around the world, this special report looks closely into charter boat ownership to give you an overall view of how it works and how it might work for you. We speak with a number of experts within the industry including a multiple charter boat owner, the CEO of a large charter fleet and a financier that specializes in charter boat finance. We also examine the new 30% investment allowance being offered by the Australian Government which is on everyone's lips.

After cruising the world for over 12 years, Chris Karen Ennor of 34ft catamaran "Magic Carpet" share their experience of circumnavigating with the world with a single 9.9hp outboard motor. Learn and listen to the pros and cons of outboard motors, plus how to be best prepared before undertaking a long term blue water cruise.

Join Steve Tull, owner of Seawind 1160, as he tells us of his remarkable journey sailing his 38ft catamaran through one of the most remote and spectacular locations on the planet, the Kimberlies! The Kimberley coast is located in the far north west of Australia between Darwin and Broome and features dramatic rivers and gorges, vertical and horizontal waterfalls, ancient Aboriginal artwork, plus an abundance of fish, turtles, sea birds, whales, sharks and even crocodiles! This extended interview is a must for the extended sailor...

Listen to Russell Wallace and his experience sailing some 11,500 Nautical Miles circumnavigating Australia on a 33ft Seawind 1000 catamaran in 20 months. What makes Russell's story even more amazing is that before owning his  catamaran, Russell had never before been cruising.

Join Dan Carol Seifers in part 2 of their incredible adventure across the Pacific Ocean on a Seawind 1160 catamaran “Caprice”. We pick up where we left off in the previous episode after having just arrived in Tahiti after sailing from Australia. The next two legs are across the equator to Hawaii and then onto the highlight of the voyage, Alaska.

This is Part 1 of a very special two part series, following Dan and Carol Seifers adventure on their Seawind 1160 cruising catamaran, from Australia to New Zealand, then Tahiti, Hawaii, Alaska and finally home to San Francisco. This episode covers their two first major ocean crossings from Australia to New Zealand (9 days at sea), and then New Zealand to Tahiti (18 days at sea) and many of their experiences at each location. Also some interesting information on communication at sea, navigation, boat and food preparation and more.

Learn how Joe Siudzinski and wife Kathy Sailed Downunder on their Seawind 1000 cruising catamaran "Katie Kat". They have covered around 25,000 miles and 10,000 of which were in Australian waters. After Australia they sailed through many island destinations in the Pacific.