Sailing in the tropics is no revelation to me. From the Bahamas to the Dry Tortugas, I've sailed in the golden warm sunlight plenty of times. This fall, I was given the opportunity to take out the popular Leopard 42 to sail somewhere I’d never...
As the sun dips towards the horizon, the dinghies start pulling up. Cruising couples and singles come aboard with cold drinks and appetizers to share. Conversation and laughter grow as the evening approaches. Everyone pauses for a moment to look...
Nikki Layton and Barry Duncan have always pursued life at full speed. But they clearly know how to downshift.
With almost 300,000 nautical miles in his log, you'd think Paul Badenhorst had been offshore sailing his whole adult life. While sailing has been in Paul's heart and mind since his first experience at age five, he didn't take his first serious...
It was a week that we will never forget! This year's Owner Flotilla hosted a total of 15 catamarans-- both sail and power -- in the Abacos Islands of the Bahamas. Set in paradise, with an amazing group of owners, the second annual event was the...
Introducing Cole and Emily Crews, the dynamic duo behind The Adventure Crews. This young couple is on a journey to explore the world by water aboard their sailing catamaran.
You see them all over the Caribbean (and the internet) these days - smiling, happy people who have retired to a sailing catamaran to cruise the world full-time. If you have considered joining that flotilla, you have likely wondered about the cost of...
July unfurls its sails as National Learn to Sail Month, an opportune time to commemorate the timeless tradition of passing down the art of exploring the vast seas.
There are thousands of stories out there about crossing oceans under sail. But transiting a long stretch of the ocean under power? That's a different adventure.
Hurricane season in the Atlantic is a tough time for cruisers as they navigate both potential wild weather patterns and insurance coverage limitations that keep them away from some of their favorite offshore passages and island locations.
Since taking delivery of Leopard 50 Sailing Catamaran DRACARYS in September 2021, Tony has come a long way-- nearly 15,000 miles! And he has some free advice for anyone who dreams of cruising the Caribbean but doesn’t know how to sail: Go for it.
Dwight and Shelley Durant spent most of their working lives helping other people. So, it’s no surprise these 2023 Leopard 42 owners continue serving in retirement.
The opportunity to visit the place where the world's best sailing and power catamarans are produced was the experience of a lifetime. I found myself immersed in the extraordinary exploration of the hidden artistry behind building a catamaran—a...
As if you needed any more reason to love the Leopard 50 Sailing Catamaran, this world-class cruising yacht has just firmly secured its place as a sailing and performance multihull by taking home the win in all three of the Caribbean’s major...
The Power of Sailing Math at Your Fingertips
A potent sailing tool is now available in your Leopard’s electronic navigation system.
How to Work with These Island Entrepreneurs
When you make landfall on many Caribbean islands, before you've reached the harbor, set your anchor, or gotten settled in, one or more small boats may come out to greet you. It might be a powered skiff, a...
The British Virgin Islands is a delightful place to sail. The trips between islands are short and fun, and each island has a different feel and flavor, with beautiful beaches, island bars, and natural beauty everywhere. It's an ideal spot for a...
