Why do Leopard Catamarans use Yanmar Engines?
During a major change in my life, I purchased an old 1976 sailboat that still had the original Yanmar 4 cylinder engine. It seemed like as long and you kept good fuel and oil in her, she would continue to operate flawlessly. My experience with that engine made me, like so many other sailors, sold […]
A Step-by-Step Guide to a Smooth Handover in Cape Town
If you know a little about Leopard Catamarans, than you know we are proudly build in Cape Town, South Africa at the Robertson and Caine Factory. A very common question among clients and potential clients are questions relating to a Cape Town handover, and which is the right decision? Do you put your new toy […]
The Reality of Cruising with Sailing Wolfpack
Sometimes it’s rum punches and sunsets, and sometimes it’s spare parts and blown gaskets. Full-time cruising is a work and reward type of lifestyle, but any cruiser will tell you, the reward far outweighs the work.
Changing of the Tides: How One Family Returned to Life on Land
You can take the couple out of cruising, but I can guarantee you that you won’t take the cruising out of the couple. After having the opportunity to get to know sailing dreamers and achievers, Jenn and John, I can say with confidence, once a sailor always a sailor.
Leopard 53 Powercat – Multihull of the Year
The Leopard team is very proud to announce that the brand new 53 Powercat has won the Multihull of the year! It was an event for celebration for our teams worldwide to receive this award. Although, we did not get to attend the Multihull boat show at La Grande Motte this year, we were ecstatic […]
How One Powercat Owner Started a Multihull Trend
‘There is always a different explanation for how each of our yacht owners decided to buy a Leopard Catamaran. For the owner of Arrgh Boat, a Leopard 43 Powercat, Ron Buck and his wife followed the path to ownership in a way many of our owners do. It’s the “try before you buy” method. Leopard’s […]
12 Things I Learned While Cruising
The 12 things that I learned while I was a full-time live aboard are equally applicable to my life back on land, by John Millard.
The Tropicool Family is Defining Adventure
What is cooler than being cool? Tropicool. And the Tropicool family gives the word “cool” a whole new meaning.
18 Ways to Beat Boredom with Kids at Sea
When it comes to boating, there are a lot of different activities to partake in when the weather permits. But what can you do inside of your boat (and for many your home) when the waves are crashing and the rain is pouring? Having young children who aren’t old enough to participate in water sports […]
A Beginner’s Guide to Boat Shows
Being new to the marine industry, I had no idea what to expect when attending my first yacht show. My coworkers could never seem to give me a direct explanation of what it was like or what it entailed. It was a “see for yourself” experience. Lots of hard work went into preparing for my […]
