ICAP Leopard prepares to leave Australia

ICAP Leopard 3, owned by Briton Mike Slade, is a Super Maxi Yacht designed by Bruce Farr and represents the pinnacle of exceptional yachting, bringing together beauty and comfort, while at the same time she can boast the very latest technological developments seen on ocean racing boats.

ICAP is about to leave Australia, where she has undergone some major work in the yard, where she was built, to head for the Caribbean. St. Barts will be her first port of call for racing and pleasure before her major challenge this summer, which involves tackling the North Atlantic record from West to East that is currently held by Mari-Cha IV (6 days, 17 hours and 52 minutes).

While the very presence of Icap Leopard 3 is in itself a major event, the battle with other equally prestigious boats, such as the large ketch Sojana (115-feet), DSK (Swan 90), the 148-footer Saudade and the Briand-designed Hamilton II (115-feet) means we can look forward to some glorious yachting moments.