Being new to the marine industry, I had no idea what to expect when attending my first yacht show. My coworkers could never seem to give me a direct explanation of what it was like or what it entailed. It was a "see for yourself" experience. Lots of...
When working boat shows, and just in general, the most frequently asked question from potential buyers is: "Why Leopard?" I would like to share some of the most valuable points that I always mention.
There are those occasions, though few and far between, when a work trip happens to be on a yacht in paradise. And not just any yacht, but a Leopard 53 Powercat. This is just one of the many perks of working in the Yacht Sales industry. It makes it...
Glenn and Trista have some seasonal patterns. Summers are spent in the water, winters over the snow. Fall and spring come and signal transition, resting periods filled with meticulous planning and preparation for the coming season. This is their...
The perfect shot of a Leopard Catamaran is just what it sounds like – perfect. But what goes in behind the scenes of the photo shoot itself? Not so perfect. Explore the trial, error and downright bliss of sailing in the Bahamas for 5 days.
Every Leopard skipper is an adventurer. The Leopard life plays out on a never-ending course of personal exploration, enrichment and fun. As you plot out 2020, take a moment to look over this list of the highest-rated anchorages of 2019, as described...
It’s official. Winter is in full swing. Whether you’re the kind of person that blares the Mele Kalikimaka from your cockpit speakers or not, one thing is certain: You’re probably looking for a way to maximize the punch of the holiday dishes you...
There’s nothing quite like a Category 5 hurricane to remind you what’s important in life.
For Jason and Nikki Wynn, saying yes to the next adventure isn’t a question anymore. After three years of living full time on a Leopard 43 Sailing Catamaran, and many years before that traveling overland in their RV, finding new opportunities to...
For those of us on boats, the holidays tend to look a little different than they did on land. Maybe there’s a rum punch in your hand instead of a pumpkin spice latte and maybe you’re gallivanting around in your cut-offs and flip flops instead of all...
Plan A was to lead a conventional life on land. Plan B was to navigate around the world. Plan A was to navigate the world in a 65ft monohull, Plan B was to navigate in a Leopard Catamaran. All of life’s events leading up to now indicated that their...
What happens when a craving for a specific food strikes when you’re sailing? In a word, you work with what you have. At least, that’s what Brooke Bass did when she was hungry for Chinese food while she and her husband, Barrett, were cruising along...
“The Sea, once it casts its spell, holds one in its net of wonder forever,” said legendary undersea explorer Jacques Cousteau. And there is so much wonder in the vast blue space that spans over 70 percent of our world’s. It is believed that, above...
Bob and Melinda Curtis are counting stars. They’re also counting down the five years until Bob can retire early at the age of 55, when the couple can explore vast blue waters on their Leopard 45. Both he and Melinda have worked for many years for a...
From the initial design phase until the splash of the first hull, all hands involved in the creation of the Leopard 50 have a genuine passion for the product and it shows. By maximizing the onboard area, she is the perfect catamaran for guest...
Hurricane season is upon us and if you own a boat, you will need to devise a comprehensive storm plan. The sooner you do this, the better. Generally, your marine insurance company will require that you submit a Named Storm Plan. What this plan does...
Cooking on a boat has its challenges. For example, your oven may not be as large as the oven in your kitchen on land, and you have to keep the oven vented and hope the wind doesn't put it out. You might not be familiar cooking on a propane stove...
When attending a boat show or looking at manufacturer’s pictures online you may not get the full experience of how it feels to sail the boat in real life. Real sailing is understood on that dark night time watch from 2am to 5am, when you are sitting...
You've bought your boat. But now you need a boat for your boat. A yacht tender is a vital part of any yacht-- it is your ticket to freedom.