19 Months From First Sailing Lesson to Cruising the Bahamas
In less than two years, Todd and Erin Rogers went from their first sailing lesson to cruising the Bahamas aboard a Leopard 45 with their son William. Learn how they approached the transition, prepared for life aboard, and what they’ve learned during their first cruising season.
Leopard 45 Owner Profile: First He Conquered the World, Now He Sails It
Joshua Mann was the quintessential young man in a hurry. Now he’s ready to slow down, sorta.
Ask a Two-Time Leopard Owner: Jonathan Zuk on Atlantic Crossings, Cruising Preparation, and Choosing Leopard Again
Jonathan Zuk learned to sail in 2016. Since then, he has owned both a Leopard 40 and Leopard 45, sailed more than 30,000 nautical miles, and crossed the Atlantic Ocean three times. In this Ask a Leopard Owner feature, he shares lessons on passage planning, crew selection, offshore cruising, and choosing Leopard again.
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.
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, […]
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”.
Launching the Refreshed Leopard 45
Take a closer look at the refreshed Leopard 45 and the thoughtful design updates that enhanced comfort, livability, and life on board this popular sailing catamaran.
Caribbean Cruising on a Leopard 45
After 13 gallons of sunscreen have been applied, when the Pusser’s Painkiller Rum starts to wear off, while I can still feel the rolling of the waves as I come back down to earth, and while my sea legs are still activated, I can’t help but reminisce about an unforgettable week aboard the perfect boat […]
How to Safely Set Anchor
We all know that novice sailor who stays on anchor watch all night the first twenty times on an overnight anchorage for the simple fact that they can’t sleep. We also know the seasoned sailor who drifted on anchor while peacefully asleep, only to wake up to the sound of a crash.