Have you ever wondered how much time and effort goes into getting that perfect shot? The shot that can bring our yachts to life in a single image. Well, for starters, you can’t go wrong with catamarans in a post-card paradise.

Leopard Catamarans just recently did a shoot in Bimini, Bahamas with the three newest members of our catamaran family. Early mornings and long days are all a part of the job, but when you are surrounded by a turquoise paradise on a gorgeous new catamaran, the lines between work and play can get blurred. For the production crew, it was certainly more work than play, but the idea behind this shoot was for the photography crew to stand by and let the perfect shots unfold naturally.

We spent three days shooting, plus a day reserved on the front and back end for travel. For details on the full itinerary of our Leopard Catamaran photoshoot, keep reading!

​Have you ever wanted to know what the process of buying a yacht looks like? The idea that there is a “right way” to find your perfect boat is a false notion. Every journey is different and every buyer is different. Some of the happiest yacht owners have purchased their yacht sight unseen, while other fully satisfied buyers spend years visiting boat shows and factories, narrowing it down to exactly what they are looking for.

Miranda and Owen, whose approach was the latter, share their story and advice in hopes of helping others in search of the perfect yacht.

 

 

This article is a must read! Randy-Lennie-L48

Have you ever wanted to quit your job, sell your house, purchase a boat and sail around the world? Sure, us too! Which is why we were thrilled at the opportunity to chat with Greg and Mel Burnett. They are the proud owners of “The Amazing Marvin” a fully equipped Leopard 48. Catching up with this family we learned the easy aspects, and the not so easy aspects, of life at sea. We delight in the simplistic approach that Mel Burnett provides on forfeiting a “normal” day to day life to pursue a life of liberation and freedom

 

 

 

VIDEO: Leopard 40 with Press Comments

Leopard 40 Video

Now that the press has had a chance to test the new Leopard 40, reviews are available in English, French, Spanish, Italian, and more. Take a look at some great aerial footage of the Leopard 40 underway, and see what the press have to say about her. 

 

Leopard owners share their stories 

Leopard 48 Happy Together

Simonis Voogd and Robertson and Caine have hit a sweet spot with the Leopard 48. Multiple owners report that as soon as they saw the 48, their boat search came to a sudden halt. She's big enough for comfort, large accommodations and ample storage, yet easy to manage, even to singlehand. And the forward cockpit proves to be a very popular feature. 

 

Albert Levy's DALA in Horta, Azores

Leopard 48 DALA after crossing the Atlantic

Albert Levy, his first mate, Joelle, and expert crew Richard, arrived in Horta on Sunday after just 11.5 days crossing from Bermuda to the Azores. They finished the 1800 NM passage nearly 24 hours before the next boat.

 

WIDAGO and DALA are headed across the Atlantic

Leopard 48s in ARC Europe Rally

Two Leopard 48s are set to depart Nanny Cay, Tortola mid-day tomorrow with the World Cruising Club's ARC Europe Rally. The next stop for Albert Levy's DALA and Guyon and Ali Moseley's WIDAGO will be Bermuda, 850 NM away. After that, they'll be underway until they reach the Azores. Ultimately, DALA will finish the rally in Portugal, WIDAGO in England.

 

The Moseley family plans to live aboard and cruise on their catamaran for the next two years

Family on their Leopard 48

For Guyon and Ali Moseley, who bought a Leopard 48 and expect to spend two years living aboard and circumnavigating with their three middle school aged boys (pictured here with additional family crew for their Tortola to Bermuda passage), the planning for their extended cruising aboard WIDAGO began about 4 years ago. This week, their adventure more formally began as they left Tortola for Bermuda - Azores - England with the ARC Europe rally. 

 

Leopard 48 Cape Town to SantosLeopard Sales Manager Gets to Know the 48 Better on An Ocean Crossing

Arnaud Savignat, Leopard European Sales Manager, took a month away from the office this winter to get to know his product even better. Arnaud, who is in his 6th year working for Leopard Catamarans in Nice, joined a delivery crew aboard a Leopard 48 (as a Moorings 4800) from Cape Town to Santos, Brazil this winter.

 

 

 

Take a Tour of this Model

Leopard 44 video

Arnaud Sauvignat of Leopard Catamarans Europe takes us on a guided tour of the Leopard 44 with Choose Your Boat.

The launch of a new model is an exciting time for the designers, architects, builders, production supervisors, and everybody else involved in the creation of the yacht. The experts in Cape Town show their excitement in this interview series, and the staff at the factory shows their pride in the footage of the send-off. Watch the entire series to view the full story, including the sea trial in 35 knots of breeze. 

 

 

Robertson and Caine Video

Robertson and Caine Corporate Video 2014

This new Robertson and Caine corporate video provides an insightful look into the world-famous catamaran builder's history, facilities, production line, and team. 

 

 

Safari to Sail: Kenyan Leopard 44 Owners Enjoy Africa's Land and Sea

My wife and I currently use our L44 for family and safari friends on short outings here in Kenya. Being from a safari background, we love to fish, snorkel and explore off the beaten track [Piers] areas as much as possible. With her shallow  draught (4’), Hide Away is ideal for this purpose and we have already taken her into some extraordinary places  … at times we have had the depth sounder reading ‘0.0’ with no ill effects !! - Piers B., Leopard 44 Owner, Kenya

Leopard owners share their storiesLeopard 39 Cruising

Now that the Leopard 39 has been on the market for some time, our owners have accumulated some longevity of experience aboard their boats. There's no better time to reach out to them for some reviews. Read the reports below, listed by boat name and cruising grounds.

 

 

 

 

Leopard 44

This new Leopard 44, based in Nice (France), is ready to sail and cannot be beaten on its price.

Discover this incredible and unique offer !

 

 

 

 

Leopard owners share their stories 

Leopard 39 in Miami

Leopard 39 owners Tony and Maria take us through an interesting comparison between a Leopard 39 and a similar size model from another builder. This comes to us from a couple with more than 40 years of sailing experience! Thanks, Tony and Maria. We wish you the best as you continue logging miles on your Leopard 39.

 

Leopard 48 Mediterranean route​Maiden Voyage for New Leopard 48 Owner 

One way to get to know your new boat: sail it home. Professional captains often handle the trans-ocean delivery of a new vessel from the factory in Cape Town. But taking the opportunity to sail coastal waters for the final leg of the trip can be a wonderful first experience for a new boat owner. 

One of our Leopard 48 owners did just that and enjoyed a great Mediterranean cruise from France to Israel last summer. 

 

​VIDEO: Leopard 51 PC

The new Leopard 51 Powercat has captured the attention of the press worldwide. 

Have you seen the video yet? 

 

Cape Town to Brisbane

7,100 challenging nautical miles

A good skipper and a good boat are unphased by challenging conditions!

Skipper Kenneth H. has 36 Atlantic crossings under his belt. He was more than prepared to take on the Southern Ocean, completing a Leopard 39 delivery from Cape Town to Brisbane in dramatic conditions without any drama.

The Leopard Australia team was on the dock to welcome Kenneth and crew...and to get some details about the delivery. Read the interview below!

 

 

Leopard owners: Please share your photos, videos, or tales of your travels with us. 

Leopard Catamarans Photos

 

We're working on our “Leopard family photo album”! Share your memories with us. Send in your favorite photos from your travels on your Leopard catamaran. We want to see how you enjoy your catamaran, so don’t be shy!

We'll accept: