Sailing the BVI on a Leopard 50: A Vacation Itinerary
If you’ve never been to the British Virgin Islands or are looking for an excuse to visit, this itinerary is for you. I recently had the privilege of exploring this sailing paradise aboard the spacious Leopard 50, and I want to share the highlights of my trip. Read on for a day-by-day guide to making […]
The Leopard Family: How to Find Your Community
Meeting other Leopard owners on the water is always nice. Spending time over coffee or sundowners with a fellow Leopard owner lets you swap stories, share tips, and make new friends. Such fun, beneficial meetups don’t have to be serendipitous. An extensive network of Leopard owners is out there, just waiting for you to connect […]
Ask a Leopard Owner: Dave + Beth on the Leopard 45
Dave and Beth overcame a lot to achieve their dream of cruising the world. Dave spent 25 years in the military and corporate jobs and endured two serious medical issues before the couple was able to set sail with their daughter and two dogs. Then, just 13 days into their new life, their boat caught […]
Circumnavigating in a Power Catamaran – A Leopard 53 PC Owner Story
When boating folks talk about circumnavigating the globe, they generally think about doing so under sail. Sailboats use wind for fuel and handle well in offshore conditions, right? Many who consider circling the globe on a power assume that a trawler or other slow-displacement boat is the way to go. How else can you do […]
Leopard Owner Flotilla 2024: Eleuthera, The Bahamas on a 46 Powercat
Since 2022, Leopard Catamarans has hosted an annual ‘Leopard Owner Flotilla’ on different main islands in the Bahamas. In 2022, it was The Exumas; in 2023, it was Abacos; and this past May, it was held in beautiful Eleuthera. It was a fantastic journey with some great company and new friends along the way. Between […]
Passagemaking in a Powercat
Taking your Powercat to a new cruising ground opens fresh horizons for exploration and fun. It’s really what boat ownership is about. And making the passage yourself can be an incomparable adventure. But moving your boat is also more demanding than a weekend or vacation out-and-back trip. Once you get more than a day or […]
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 […]
