Leopard Catamarans Blog

A Beginner's Guide to Boat Shows

Apr 09, 2020

Boating Tips

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...

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Why Choose Leopard? Here's Why...

Apr 02, 2020

Product Details

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.

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A Press Escape to Paradise on the Leopard 53 PC

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...

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Setting a Course for Every Season

Mar 19, 2020

Owner Stories

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...

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March Cooking Feature

Mar 11, 2020

March Leopard Recipe Feature

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The good, the bad, and the beauty of Bimini

Mar 06, 2020

Deliveries

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.

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The Best Anchorages of 2019

Mar 02, 2020

Boating Tips

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...

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January Cooking Feature

Jan 29, 2020

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...

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Finding a Home in All the Edges of the Map

Jan 22, 2020

Owner Stories

There’s nothing quite like a Category 5 hurricane to remind you what’s important in life.

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In Search of the Unfamiliar

Nov 24, 2019

Owner Stories

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...

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November Cooking Feature - Thanksgiving on a Boat

Nov 18, 2019

Boating Tips

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...

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Monohull Sailors Find Fulfillment in a Multihull

Oct 24, 2019

Owner Stories, Leopard 45

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...

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Cooking Across the Sea

Oct 18, 2019

Owner Stories, Boating Tips

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...

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One Life, Sail It!

Sep 19, 2019

Owner Stories

“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...

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Setting Sail for an Early Retirement at Sea

Aug 22, 2019

Owner Stories

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...

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Product Profile: Leopard 50

Jul 12, 2019

Product Details, Leopard 50

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...

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Hurricane Plan 101: Insurance Requirements

Jun 21, 2019

Boat Buying Process

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...

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Dining on a Boat: Recipes for the Galley and the Braai

Jun 11, 2019

Boating Tips

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...

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Designing the Perfect Helm Station

Jun 04, 2019

Product Details

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...

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Selecting the Right Tender

May 28, 2019

Boating Tips

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. 

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