Leopard 46 YouTube Videos
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BORDERS CLOSED – where would YOU go?
We are pinned down by weather and our tourist visas are running out, but a bigger question looms on the horizon: where do we go for hurricane season? North to Maine or south to Panama? Each direction has merit, so we break it down with a classic pro's and ...
ARE WE STUCK? – CRUISING BLISS INTERRUPTED & Prep to Cruise Pt 1 of 5
After a wonderful stretch of mellow weather and calm anchorages, a routine check of the running gear sends us running for a marina to fix a potentially big problem. We also talk provisioning plans in the first of our series of precruising tips. KETO FAT B...
MEGA YACHTS DRIVING US CRAZY!
The sailing has been fantastic, but when we head for a hint of civilization to get some internet, we get swarmed by mega yachts and giga yachts. The crowd sends us running for isolated coves and beaches in the Central Exumas and the Exumas Land and Sea Par...
ARE WE WELCOME HERE? Cruising the Abacos after Hurricane Dorian
We can all learn something from The Abacos. Hurricane Dorian tore the islands apart in September 2019 and the devastation in some areas is incredible. But the human spirit should never be underestimated. We were inspired by the people we met and the challe...
THE TRUTH ABOUT CODE ZERO SAILS ON CATAMARANS – Light Air to South Florida
We had high hopes for the Code Zero...the sail is an incredibly popular setup on newer boats. The idea of making good time with the sails instead of firing up the engines... sounds perfect! And while the sail DOES deliver on that promise, when conditions a...
WHY DID THE ENGINE QUIT?
It was an exciting week aboard Clarity as we made some miles south and took a few lumps along the way. Stopping off in St. Augustine, we were able to set things right with our port engine, but took a shot to our starboard bow. We also had a great time with...
ETIQUETTE 102 – Tips for Guest and Crew aboard a Cruising Boat
This is a follow up to our Etiquette 101 video from a couple months ago. We LOVE sharing the cruising lifestyle with guests and crew aboard Clarity. But for folks who’ve never lived on a boat before, there’s some adjusting required. Limited water and ...
Captain Down! Injury Underway – SEASON FINALE
Right before we wrap things up this season and ready Clarity for haul out and storage, Nick hurts his back handling the mainsail. Megan takes over running our catamaran while we both sweat through the Chesapeake summer heat and thunderstorms. Clouds T-Sh...
BOAT JOBS – realities of cruising
We visit Annapolis and get a little time at the dock to take care of a bunch of boat jobs. We repair the vinyl wrap, re-cover the Ultimate Boat Cushion, stop an oil leak in the engine, and cover the new hatch in VViVid vinyl covering. Ultimate Boat Cushio...
We scratched the boat wrap, meet the Real Watermen and have XMAS in July
This week we scratch the wrap on a Patron’s dock at a Patron’s dock, pick up some packages, tour Washington D.C. and get down to some serious coffee talk. Plus, Nick meets a Chesapeake Bay "Waterman" to hear about what those guys are doing out there in...
Spinnaker Tips & Are Electric Motors Practical?
Getting around the “Graveyard of the Atlantic,” Cape Hatteras, was a non-event. The wind filled in and we had an awesome run into the Chesapeake. We talk about whether or not electric motors like Sailing Uma and Top Secret use(d) are really practical f...
Surfing Our Home at 15 knots
This week we make the trip from Georgetown, SC to Cape Lookout, NC. We get more wind and bigger waves than we were expecting, and have to make a decision about the safest route to take. In the end, it was worth the wild ride! Our Leopard 46, Clarity handle...
Safety & Comfort Hacks for Life Aboard a Cruising Boat
Sometimes it’s the little things that make a BIG difference for life on board a cruising boat like Clarity. This week give you nineteen easy ideas that won’t cost much either. Most of these solved major issues we’ve had in the past. Ultimate Boat Cu...
Under attack!! Thunderstorms and flies oh my!
We tuck up into alligator territory to escape Tropical Storm Bertha and the dolphins follow us. The Admiral has a birthday and we go full on dirty keto carbfest, but it is worth it. Setting sail northbound, weather stops us up once again where we CHILL out...