<p>You went to a boat show, just to look, but then something crazy happened—you ended up buying a boat! For those of you who threw caution to the wind, congratulations!</p><p>My husband and I ordered a Leopard 42 catamaran at the Annapolis Sailboat Show in October 2021. Then we waited while our boat was being built by Robertson & Caine in South Africa. Finally closing day arrived in February 2023, but a strange phenomenon occurred. We felt nervous and anxious rather than excited. What happened?
Cruising the Chesapeake Bay on a Leopard 42 - 11/24/2023
<div itemprop="description"> </div><p><span><span>Sailing in the tropics is no revelation to me. From the Bahamas to the Dry Tortugas, I've sailed in the golden warm sunlight plenty of times. </span></span><span style="background-color: transparent;">This fall, I was given the opportunity to take out the popular Leopard 42 to sail somewhere I’d never been before: The Chesapeake Bay.
Cape Town to Brazil on a Leopard 43 PC - 07/24/2018
<p>Whether it is your first time or your one-hundredth time, completing a voyage across the Atlantic is always an accomplishment. Losing site of land can be terrifying yet exciting at the same time. It is the thrill of the unknown. Anything could go wrong, but everything could go right.<!--more--></p><p>Now picture this, completing an Atlantic crossing on a boat model that has never made this passage. If you are the captain of this vessel, wouldn't that make you a pioneer? Captain Mike has been delivering Leopard Catamarans for years.
Top 7 Multihull Boat Shows - 05/01/2018
<p>You are ready to take the plunge. Or you aren't. Whether you are on the ten year plan or the ten month plan, it does not matter. We all have to start our search somewhere. And for a large percentage of boat buyers, you start your online research and then eventually make plans to attend a boat show. But which boat show do you attend? There are so many to choose from it can seem a bit overwhelming at first. But not to fear.
Best of the Bahamas - Eleuthera - 05/01/2018
<p>At this point in your Bahamas sail shakedown you will be eager for even more islands offering an array of activities. If you are looking for diversity, look no further than the skinny island of Eleuthera! At the widest point of this island it is still just shy of a mile. In comparison to the width, however, this island is rather lengthy. Eleuthera stretches 108 miles from North to South and this long, skinny island packs a huge punch!
Leopard 48 Owners Upgrade to a Leopard 50 - 05/01/2018
<p>There is no denying that Randy and Lennie of SV Happy Together have got it figured out. They work hard and they play hard. Life is all about balance, isn’t it?<!--more--></p><p><a href="/15-minutes-of-fame-for-1500-miles-to-windward" rel=" noopener" target="_blank">It has been just about two years</a> since I had the opportunity to catch up with these fantastic owners, and in that time frame a lot has happened.
The How-To Guide to Christening a Boat - 04/24/2017
So you are the proud new owner of a yacht. You have the name picked out and she is officially in your possession. So what now?
A champagne party with family and friends to celebrate— of course! In a traditional (or not so traditional) christening ceremony.
Video: Leopard 40 with Media Commentary - 12/23/2015
Now that the press has had a chance to test the new Leopard 40, reviews are available in English, French, Spanish, Italian, and more. Take a look at some great aerial footage of the Leopard 40 underway, and see what the press have to say about her.
Leopard 48: Owner Reviews - 08/07/2015
Simonis Voogd and Robertson and Caine have hit a sweet spot with the Leopard 48. Multiple owners report that as soon as they saw the 48, their boat search came to a sudden halt. She's big enough for comfort, large accommodations and ample storage, yet easy to manage, even to singlehand. And the forward cockpit proves to be a very popular feature.
Multihulls World Transatlantic Story: Leopard 48 - 06/10/2015
Leopard's European Sales Manager Arnaud Savignat, a seasoned dinghy racer and coastal cruiser, crossed an ocean for the first time this winter aboard a Leopard 48. Arnaud shared some excerpts from his log, translated from French to English, when he returned. But there's more to the story!
Albert Levy, his first mate, Joelle, and expert crew Richard, arrived in Horta on Sunday after just 11.5 days crossing from Bermuda to the Azores. They finished the 1800 NM passage nearly 24 hours before the next boat.
A Family Plans for Circumnavigation - 05/13/2015
For Guyon and Ali Moseley, who bought a Leopard 48 and expect to spend two years living aboard and circumnavigating with their three middle school aged boys (pictured here with additional family crew for their Tortola to Bermuda passage), the planning for their extended cruising aboard WIDAGO began about 4 years ago. This week, their adventure more formally began as they left Tortola for Bermuda - Azores - England with the ARC Europe rally.
Two Leopard 48s are set to depart Nanny Cay, Tortola mid-day tomorrow with the World Cruising Club's ARC Europe Rally. The next stop for Albert Levy's DALA and Guyon and Ali Moseley's WIDAGO will be Bermuda, 850 NM away. After that, they'll be underway until they reach the Azores. Ultimately, DALA will finish the rally in Portugal, WIDAGO in England.
Leopard Sales Manager Gets to Know the 48 Better on An Ocean Crossing
Arnaud Savignat, Leopard European Sales Manager, took a month away from the office this winter to get to know his product even better. Arnaud, who is in his 6th year working for Leopard Catamarans in Nice, joined a delivery crew aboard a Leopard 48 (as a Moorings 4800) from Cape Town to Santos, Brazil this winter.
Challenging Conditions on Delivery to Auckland
Captain Kirsten has skillfully completed another transoceanic delivery for us, bringing a Leopard 44 through the upper roaring 40s (highest southern latitude almost 49°S, south of Tasmania), a snowstorm, and heavy winds and seas.
The launch of a new model is an exciting time for the designers, architects, builders, production supervisors, and everybody else involved in the creation of the yacht. The experts in Cape Town show their excitement in this interview series, and the staff at the factory shows their pride in the footage of the send-off. Watch the entire series to view the full story, including the sea trial in 35 knots of breeze.
Leopard 44 Guided Tour with Choose Your Boat - 11/03/2014
Arnaud Sauvignat of Leopard Catamarans Europe takes us on a guided video tour of the Leopard 44 with Choose Your Boat.
Must See: New Robertson and Caine Video - 11/01/2014
This new Robertson and Caine corporate video provides an insightful look into the world-famous catamaran builder's history, facilities, production line, and team.
Owner Report: Leopard 44 in Kilifi, Kenya - 10/01/2014
My wife and I currently use our L44 for family and safari friends on short outings here in Kenya. Being from a safari background, we love to fish, snorkel and explore off the beaten track [Piers] areas as much as possible. With her shallow draught (4’), Hide Away is ideal for this purpose and we have already taken her into some extraordinary places … at times we have had the depth sounder reading ‘0.0’ with no ill effects !! - Piers B., Leopard 44 Owner, Kenya
Spotlight on the Leopard 44 - 07/22/2014
When she was launched in 2012, the Leopard 44 won Boat of the Year honors from both SAIL and Cruising World, an achievement rarely made by one model. Interestingly, as a true testament to the all-around success of the model, the various judges across both magazines all praised different specific features of the 44.
Leopard 39: Owner Reviews - 06/24/2014
Now that the Leopard 39 has been on the market for some time, our owners have accumulated some longevity of experience aboard their boats. There's no better time to reach out to them for some reviews. Read the reports below, listed by boat name and cruising grounds.
Owner Report: Choosing the Leopard 39 - 06/16/2014
Leopard 39 owners Tony and Maria take us through an interesting comparison between a Leopard 39 and a similar size model from another builder. This comes to us from a couple with more than 40 years of sailing experience! Thanks, Tony and Maria. We wish you the best as you continue logging miles on your Leopard 39.
One way to get to know your new boat: sail it home. Professional captains often handle the trans-ocean delivery of a new vessel from the factory in Cape Town. But taking the opportunity to sail coastal waters for the final leg of the trip can be a wonderful first experience for a new boat owner.
One of our Leopard 48 owners did just that and enjoyed a great Mediterranean cruise from France to Israel last summer.
Video: Leopard 51 Powercat - 11/13/2013
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The new Leopard 51 Powercat has captured the attention of the press worldwide.
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7,100 challenging nautical miles
A good skipper and a good boat are unphased by challenging conditions!
Skipper Kenneth H. has 36 Atlantic crossings under his belt. He was more than prepared to take on the Southern Ocean, completing a Leopard 39 delivery from Cape Town to Brisbane in dramatic conditions without any drama.
The Leopard Australia team was on the dock to welcome Kenneth and crew...and to get some details about the delivery. Read the interview below!
Life on an ocean crossing
Earlier this month, skipper Kirsten N. tied up to a dock in Australia after 56 days at sea. She had just completed her task of safely delivering a Leopard 44 from Robertson & Caine's factory in South Africa to the boat's buyer in Sydney. Consider this: 56 days means Kirsten and her crew spent about 15% of 2013 on this one job!
Kirsten gives us a good look into life at sea in this Q&A session about the delivery.
Share Your On-the-Water Memories - 07/10/2013
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We're working on our “Leopard family photo album”! Share your memories with us. Send in your favorite photos from your travels on your Leopard catamaran. We want to see how you enjoy your catamaran, so don’t be shy!
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Leopard on Facebook - 06/18/2012
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