Sailing a New Leopard Home: Leopard 50 Atlantic Crossing
Before Mark O’Leary got on his new Leopard 50 in South Africa to sail it across the Atlantic, he hadn’t done a lot of offshore sailing or passage making. “Sure, I’d done a lot of sailing,” he told us. “But it was mostly coastal, with a little offshore, like sailing from Ireland to France. That’s not the […]
The Art of Marina Maneuvers
Not every minute of boating is created equal. Crossing open stretches of water in your new Leopard is fun and exhilarating. But those first experiences of getting in and out of a slip or marina full of boats, pilings, jetties, shallows (and gawkers) can be, well, a little stressful. Here are a few pointers to […]
Ask a Leopard Owner: Leopard 53 Powercat
Brian and Karen Culbertson have always lived a full life. The Florida couple has three kids, three dogs, a thriving family business, and a passion for serving those in need. Always looking for more energy and excitement, this energetic duo recently added cruising to their list of passions as the owners of a 53 Powercat. […]
Boat Buying for the Great Loop: A Couple Who Completes it in a Power Catamaran Weighs In
If you’ve never heard of the Great Loop, you’re not alone. When Steve and Debbie Russell bought Gypsies Palace, their Leopard Powercat 47, they hadn’t either. The couple planned to cruise full-time but had no particular itinerary besides seeing the Bahamas. When Debbie spotted an advertisement for the Great Loop in a magazine, the idea captivated […]
Sailing Into Friendship: The Annapolis Impulse Buyers Club Story
It all started on a crisp autumn day, when four couples from four states flew to the United States Sailboat Show in Annapolis, MD …just to look … or so they thought. This is the story of four couples, once strangers, who found themselves seated together at a crucial moment, on the brink of a […]
United States Sailboat Show
Bahamas-Bound: Your Comprehensive How-To for Sailing to the Exumas
When you first step on your new Leopard in Miami, you can’t help but feel the urge to get up and go…somewhere. You’ve done the shakedown and the harbor cruise and maybe even explored a little of Biscayne Bay and watched the sunset at anchor. And you’re ready for more.
Captain Confidence: Turning Closing Day Jitters into Seamanship Success
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! My husband and I ordered a Leopard 42 catamaran at the Annapolis Sailboat Show in October 2021. Then we waited while our boat was […]
Cruising the Chesapeake Bay on a Leopard 42
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. 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. This quick 3-day journey was […]
Anchoring Friendships: Mastering the Art of Buddy Boating
As the sun dips towards the horizon, the dinghies start pulling up. Cruising couples and singles come aboard with cold drinks and appetizers to share. Conversation and laughter grow as the evening approaches. Everyone pauses for a moment to look for the green flash. Good friends enjoy a few laughs and stories before […]
