Awards & Recognition

Recognition earned across decades of innovation, bluewater capability, and owner-focused design. From Cruising World and SAIL Magazine to leading international boating awards, Leopard Catamarans has been honored across both sailing and power catamaran categories.

Award-Winning by Design

Leopard Catamarans has built a reputation for combining offshore capability, practical layouts, and liveaboard comfort in sailing and power catamarans designed for private ownership. Built by Robertson & Caine in Cape Town, South Africa, Leopard has earned recognition from respected marine publications and industry organizations around the world.

These awards reflect more than design appeal alone — they highlight the long-term strength of the Leopard range across performance, innovation, comfort, and cruising suitability. With more than 3,500 catamarans delivered worldwide, Leopard’s track record is backed by both industry recognition and real-world owner experience.

Sail Catamarans

Leopard 52

Multihull of the Year — 2026
Yacht Style Awards — 2026

Leopard 46

Cruising World Boat of the Year — 2025
Best Boats Top 10 Winner — 2025
Multihull of the Year — 2025
Yacht Style Awards — 2025

Leopard 50

Travellers Choice — 2022
Cristofle Style Awards — 2019
Cruising World Magazine — 2019

Leopard 45

Travellers Choice — 2022
Cruising World Magazine — 2017
Cruising World Boat of the Year — 1998

Leopard 48

Cruising World Magazine — 2013

Leopard 44

Cruising World Magazine — 2012
SAIL Best Boats Award for Cruising Multihull — 2012
Cruising World Import Boat of the Year — 2012
Cruising World Best Multihull Boat of the Year — 2012

Leopard 42

Cruising World Boat of the Year — 2022
Multihull of the Year — 2022
Travellers Choice — 2022
Cruising World Magazine — 2019

Leopard 40

Travellers Choice — 2022
Cruising World Magazine — 2005
Best Overall Import Boat in USA — 2005
Best Multihull 40 Feet and Under — 2005
Charter Yacht of the Year — 1998

Leopard 38

Cruising World Magazine — 2010
Best Multihull Cruiser Award — 2011
Import of the Year — 2011

Leopard 58

Progressive Strictly Sail Consumer Choice Award — 2013

Power Catamarans

Leopard 40 Powercat

European Power Boat of the Year — 2024
Cruising World Magazine — 2019

Leopard 46 Powercat

Best of Boats Awards — 2022
Cruising World Magazine — 2019

Leopard 53 Powercat

Travellers Choice — 2022
Southern Boating Reader’s Choice Awards — 2021
Multihull of the Year — 2020
Cruising World Magazine — 2019

Explore an Award-winning range

From passagemaking sail catamarans to long-range powercats, Leopard Catamarans continues to earn recognition across the industry for innovation, comfort, and cruising performance. Explore the current range and discover the model designed for the way you want to own and cruise.