Setting Sail for an Early Retirement at Sea
Bob and Melinda Curtis turned a first taste of catamaran cruising into a plan for early retirement aboard their Leopard 45. Follow their journey from downsizing and learning to sail to becoming Leopard owners—and see how the next-generation Leopard 46 carries that cruising legacy forward.
Leopard 40 Owners Cross the Atlantic
The amount of time was exactly one year. The moment Francesco and Yuka put the pen to the paper, confirming the deposit on their Leopard 40, they had one year to plan their exit strategy. “We needed time for preparations, which was paramount,” they begin, “The first thing we did was meet with our financial […]
Two-Time Owner Sails a Leopard 50 for the First Time
The Leopard 48 was a catamaran unlike any other. The award-winning yacht was popular with nearly every type of cruiser out there. Many people wondered if this sailing catamaran was even replaceable. What we learned at the 2018 Miami International Boat Show was that the new Leopard 50, created to replace the Leopard 48, was […]
The Perfect Powercat for Family Time
One of the most rewarding parts of my career in Yacht Sales Marketing is gaining the opportunity to meet our different yacht owners. There is something amazing about meeting families who make the most out of their time together by getting out on the water. It has turned me into an advocate for alternative lifestyles, specifically the […]
17,000 Nautical Miles Later: How the Leopard 58 Handles Bluewater Cruising
Three Atlantic crossings. More than 17,000 nautical miles. Follow Second Wind, a Leopard 58, from Cape Town to the Mediterranean, Caribbean and back, and discover how she handled everything from smooth downwind sailing to challenging North Atlantic conditions.
Preparing for an Atlantic Crossing
You can never be too prepared. Isn’t that the truth? This is especially true when it comes to preparing for a month at sea. How does one properly assemble for this voyage? Preparations and planning is months in the making. Outfitting your yacht, choosing the right crew and provisioning are a few examples of preparations […]
Leopard 48 Owners Upgrade to a Leopard 50
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?
Leopard 40 Owner Completes an Atlantic Crossing
“There is no such thing as a weekend when you live on a boat,” Leopard 40 owner Eel explains, and we would have to agree. There is nothing quite as liberating as knowing that you could go anywhere in the world at the drop of a hat. And while Eel and co. are set up […]
The Best Blogs from Leopard Owners
We are lucky to have a community of Leopard Owners who are good sailors, better adventurers and the best bloggers. And thanks to the power of the internet, we can watch our owners live out their dreams!
Leopard 40: The Perfect Couple’s Cruiser
Discover why the Leopard 40 earned its reputation as the perfect couple’s cruiser, from easy handling and sailing performance to its open layout and comfortable living spaces.