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 […]

January Cooking Feature

It’s official. Winter is in full swing. Whether you’re the kind of person that blares the Mele Kalikimaka from your cockpit speakers or not, one thing is certain: You’re probably looking for a way to maximize the punch of the holiday dishes you prepare while minimizing the amount of time and effort it takes you. 

Finding a Home in All the Edges of the Map

There’s nothing quite like a Category 5 hurricane to remind you what’s important in life.

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.

November Cooking Feature – Thanksgiving on a Boat

For those of us on boats, the holidays tend to look a little different than they did on land. Maybe there’s a rum punch in your hand instead of a pumpkin spice latte and maybe you’re gallivanting around in your cut-offs and flip flops instead of all your landlubber friends who at this time of […]

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”.

Cooking Across the Sea

What happens when a craving for a specific food strikes when you’re sailing? In a word, you work with what you have. At least, that’s what Brooke Bass did when she was hungry for Chinese food while she and her husband, Barrett, were cruising along on their Leopard 40, named S/V Soulstice.

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 […]