The Boating Mom: Mother’s Day Gift Ideas
The last 12 have months have been, among many other things, the year for boating. Many families adopted a new interest in this type of social distancing and it is becoming more popular than ever before– as if it was not popular enough. And in between working from home, home schooling and just the day […]
Meet the Bou Crew Aboard SV Jubilee
Sailing time means family time for this crew. Most of us spend our time daydreaming about selling it all to adapt to life at sea, but rarely does anyone act on those dreams. Unless of course, you are the Bou Crew! Meet this fascinating family of five (plus one canine) who said goodbye to a […]
Going Off the Grid in the Dry Tortugas
Sometimes we need a reality check. Moments that happen when we unplug and forget about the outside world are authentic and unfiltered. How often do you get to enjoy those moments? If you are like most people in the world today, my guess is not nearly enough. If you are looking to unplug for a […]
What It’s Like Being Two-Time Leopard Owners (Leopard 39 to Leopard 45)
What’s it like to own not just one, but two Leopard catamarans?
For Trish and Glen, their journey started with a Leopard 39 and led them back to the brand years later with a new Leopard 45. Their experience offers real insight into what it’s like to upgrade, cruise as a family, and design a boat around how you actually live onboard.
Floating Through the Heart of Florida on a Leopard 53 PC
While the salty sea is what most of us cruisers crave, have you ever considered going off the beaten path and letting your boat experience some freshwater? Look no further than navigating the Okeechobee waterway– the only navigable canal to run from the Atlantic Ocean to the Gulf of Mexico.
Ask a Leopard Owner: Andy and Maki, of Leopard 45 SV Oliluki
After working for years without a break, this California based couple has decided to slow down and enjoy life at a different pace. With their twin boys, they are navigating unchartered waters as they learn to school and live aboard their 45-foot sailing yacht. The Ask a Leopard Owner Livestream with Andy and Maki delivered […]
From Zero to Hero: Learning to Liveaboard
The dream comes alive in many ways. For some, it’s a lifelong goal to go cruising. For others, they may find their inspiration living vicariously through sailing vloggers. Then there are those who are always seeking the next adventure. Maybe it wasn’t a lifelong dream, but an accumulation of hard work and planning, with a […]
The Family That Cruises Together, Stays Together
When the Wiggins family ”” Keith, Alex, and their daughter Dannii ””decided to chuck their traditional lifestyle in Sydney, Australia to become full-time cruisers, they didn’t have far to go.
Family of Four Makes Their Dream a Reality Aboard a Leopard 45
In the beginning it was just a dream, a conversation. Driving near their home along the Southern California coastline, Andy and Marina (aka: Maki) were watching boats sail around Dana Point. Andy remembers, “Marina looked at me and asked ‘Do you have to be rich to own a sailboat?’ To which I replied, ‘Well, yes and no.’ That conversation ignited thoughts, […]
Ask a Leopard Owner: Kevin and Elizabeth on the Leopard 50
The Leopard 50 is the perfect family cruiser, and these Leopard Owners want to share with you the in’s and out’s of owning a catamaran. The Ask a Leopard Owner livestream with Kevin nd Elizabeth delivered an hour full of valuable content. Anyone considering buying a catamaran must watch this livestream recording!