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 […]
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.
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 […]
Hurricane Season: Lying Low Without Living Low on Your Leopard Catamaran
Hurricane season in the Atlantic is a tough time for cruisers as they navigate both potential wild weather patterns and insurance coverage limitations that keep them away from some of their favorite offshore passages and island locations.
How to Choose the Right Sails for Your Leopard
Sails are among the largest and most important purchases you’ll make for your Leopard. Whether your boat is in a charter fleet in the Caribbean, on a nearby slip for weekends, or your full-time home as you cruise the world, when it comes time to your sail inventory, you want the best choices for your […]
Making the Most of Your Galley Storage Space
While the galley on your Leopard is spacious and open, there is a limit to how much food and gear you can stash onboard. So, whether you’re prepping for a week’s vacation or a permanent blue water life, you’ll need to pack and organize your galley well. According to veteran Leopard owners, with a little […]
Preparing to Meet with a Sales Agent for the First Time
The day has finally arrived to make the first step in your boat purchase process. Whether you decide to meet with an agent for the first time at a boat show, at the office or over a zoom call, you want to make the most out of your time. There are a lot of questions […]
Cruiser’s Guide to Entertaining Guests in the Exumas
Did you know that over 300 islands and cays are dispersed across the central Bahamas? These are known as the Exumas, and they feature blissfully isolated beaches, breathtaking sandbars, and a string of ocean outposts surrounded by majestic reefs and world-class diving spots.
Be Ready for Anything with These Six Emergency Tools
Expect the best, plan for the worst ”” and prepare to be surprised. That venerable bit of wisdom sums up the perfect mindset for outfitting your Catamaran with safety equipment.
Must Have Space-Saving Galley Tools From A Professional Yacht Chef
Whether you are new to the cruising lifestyle, been doing it for years, a weekend pirate or a sell-it-all-and-sail-off-into-the-sunset-forever type, there is one thing we can all agree on: Just as vast and limitless the horizons, sunsets and stars are out on the water, the opposite applies to the inside of your new home. […]
