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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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.

Dining on a Boat: Recipes for the Galley and the Braai

Cooking on a boat has its challenges. For example, your oven may not be as large as the oven in your kitchen on land, and you have to keep the oven vented and hope the wind doesn’t put it out. You might not be familiar cooking on a propane stove top, or the grill on the […]

Selecting the Right Tender

You’ve bought your boat. But now you need a boat for your boat. A yacht tender is a vital part of any yacht– it is your ticket to freedom. 

Best of the Bahamas – Exumas

Leopard Owners love the Exumas! And what’s not to love? Discover blissful beaches that are uninhabited and isolated. The Exuma Cays are surrounded by prosperous reefs and first-class dive spots. Luckily for you we are going to reveal the best of these paradise stricken islands. 

Best of the Bahamas – Eleuthera

At this point in your Bahamas sail shakedown you will be eager for even more islands offering an array of activities. If you are looking for diversity, look no further than the skinny island of Eleuthera! At the widest point of this island it is still just shy of a mile. In comparison to the […]

Best of the Bahamas – Abacos

To continue our series that is all about the beautiful Bahamas, we bring you part two of five”” Abacos. Made up of two main islands, Great Abacos and Little Abaco, as well as their offshore cays, these jewels are a paradise for sailors, divers and history enthusiasts alike. The Abacos have drastically increased in popularity […]

Best of the Bahamas – Bimini

Imagine that you have just taken ownership of your new (or new to you) catamaran in South Florida. And what better way to put your yacht to the test than to take her for a sail across the Gulf Stream and to the Bahamas? More often than not, this will be the first destination to […]