Leopard Catamarans Blog

Bahamas-Bound: Your Comprehensive How-To for Sailing to the Exumas

Dec 14, 2023

Boating Tips

When you first step on your new Leopard in Miami, you can't help but feel the urge to get up and go...somewhere. You've done the shakedown and the harbor cruise and maybe even explored a little of Biscayne Bay and watched the sunset at anchor. And...

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Anchoring Friendships: Mastering the Art of Buddy Boating

Nov 08, 2023

Boating Tips

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...

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Hurricane Season: Lying Low Without Living Low on Your Leopard Catamaran

Jun 20, 2023

Boating Tips

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.

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How to Choose the Right Sails for Your Leopard

Sep 09, 2022

Boating Tips

Sails are among the largest and most important purchases you'll make for your Leopard. Whether your boat is in a charter fleet in the Caribbean, on a nearby slip for weekends, or your full-time home as you cruise the world, when it comes time to...

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Making the Most of Your Galley Storage Space

Aug 16, 2022

Boating Tips

While the galley on your Leopard is spacious and open, there is a limit to how much food and gear you can stash onboard. So, whether you're prepping for a week's vacation or a permanent blue water life, you'll need to pack and organize your galley...

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Preparing to Meet with a Sales Agent for the First Time

The day has finally arrived to make the first step in your boat purchase process. Whether you decide to meet with an agent for the first time at a boat show, at the office or over a zoom call, you want to make the most out of your time. There are a...

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Cruiser's Guide to Entertaining Guests in the Exumas

May 19, 2022

Boating Tips

Did you know that over 300 islands and cays are dispersed across the central Bahamas? These are known as the Exumas, and they feature blissfully isolated beaches, breathtaking sandbars, and a string of ocean outposts surrounded by majestic reefs and...

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Be Ready for Anything with These Six Emergency Tools

Jan 03, 2022

Boating Tips

Expect the best, plan for the worst — and prepare to be surprised. That venerable bit of wisdom sums up the perfect mindset for outfitting your Catamaran with safety equipment. 

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Must Have Space-Saving Galley Tools From A Professional Yacht Chef

Sep 24, 2021

Boating Tips

Whether you are new to the cruising lifestyle, been doing it for years, a weekend pirate or a sell-it-all-and-sail-off-into-the-sunset-forever type, there is one thing we can all agree on: Just as vast and limitless the horizons, sunsets and stars...
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Cooking Aboard: No Fuss Thai for the Whole Cruising Family

Aug 03, 2021

Boating Tips

Cruising in the Caribbean and Bahamas there definitely is no shortage of fresh fish and Caribbean and American staples to choose from when you are feeling peckish, but what about when you are craving something a little more exotic? Like Thai food?...

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Sailing Safety: Our Best Tips for Peace of Mind at Sea

Jun 01, 2021

Boating Tips

Sailing is an adventure, and all adventures should be taken seriously. Proper planning is key to ensure that you and your guests are safe out on the water, should anything turn unfavorable. As the saying goes, it is better to be safety conscious...

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Adventuring in Installments: Is Commuter Cruising Right for You?

May 25, 2021

Boating Tips

Does your Leopard bucket list include epic journeys and passages, the kind of trips that take weeks, months, or even years to complete? Have you put those adventures on hold until you are retired or otherwise positioned to become a full-time...

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The Art of Watching the Weather: How to Know What's Coming and When

Jan 20, 2021

Boating Tips

Everybody talks about the weather, but nobody does anything about it. 

-- Mark Twain

Cruisers talk about the weather more than your average person. And while it’s true they can’t do anything about the weather, every skipper and crew member can - and...

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Learning to Sail: What is the difference between RYA and ASA?

When you decide to pick up a new skill or hobby, there is no doubt that you will want training and lessons to build up your confidence and skill set. And when it comes to sailing, it is no different. Many new sailboat buyers have little experience...

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From Open Seas and Sunglasses to Closed Ports and Masks: The Challenges of Cruising During Covid

Oct 20, 2020

Boating Tips

As the coronavirus spread around the world, landlubbers trapped in lockdown could be excused for envying cruisers. After all, how bad can social distancing be when you are doing it on a yacht in the sun-dappled Caribbean, Mediterranean, or South...

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Matt and Jordan Owner Profile: Planning & Prep Shall Set You Free

Sep 22, 2020

Owner Stories, Boating Tips

If they ever make a movie about Jordan and Matt’s seagoing adventures, it might be called Planners of the Caribbean.

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A Yacht Insurance Primer for First Time Owners

The following article is designed to provide prospective yacht owners with an overview of the yacht insurance process. It should in no way be considered guidance. As detailed below, owners are advised to consult with an experienced marine insurance...

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12 Things I Learned While Cruising

Apr 29, 2020

Owner Stories, Boating Tips

The 12 things that I learned while I was a full-time live aboard are equally applicable to my life back on land, by John Millard. 

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18 Ways to Beat Boredom with Kids at Sea

Apr 17, 2020

Boating Tips

When it comes to boating, there are a lot of different activities to partake in when the weather permits. But what can you do inside of your boat (and for many your home) when the waves are crashing and the rain is pouring? Having young children who...

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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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