What to Expect at a Boat Show (A First-Time Attendee’s Guide)
Attending a boat show for the first time can be overwhelming. From planning ahead to navigating the docks, here are a few lessons learned from my first experience.
Why Choose Leopard? Here’s Why…
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.
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 nearly impossible to fathom working in […]
Setting a Course for Every Season
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 map, a course that meanders around the country and off its coasts.
The good, the bad, and the beauty of Bimini
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.
The Best Anchorages of 2019
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 by members of Garmin’s ActiveCaptain community. Here you will find reviews of both […]
In Search of the Unfamiliar
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 explore the world is familiar terrain.
Monohull Sailors Find Fulfillment in a Multihull
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 boat would be called “Plan B”.
One Life, Sail It!
“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 the azure surface, many islands remain yet to be explored. […]
Setting Sail for an Early Retirement at Sea
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 big-name tech company, and look forward to calling […]