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This is where we publish our boat related stories and articles, which range from world circumnavigation to rescue missions, humour and much, much more. So make yourself a coffee and settle yourself down to a good read.

September Boatbid Auction is Open
September Boatbid Auction is Open
Friday, 14 September 2018

The auction will run from 0900hrs on Friday 14th to 1700hrs on Tuesday 18th September.

September Boatbid Auction - Catalogue is OPEN
September Boatbid Auction - Catalogue is OPEN
Wednesday, 22 August 2018

The September Boatbid Auction has a lot to offer with almost 50 boats available!

Circumnavigating the UK in a Leisure 27, Part 14 - Stranraer to Pwllheli Via Isle of Man
Circumnavigating the UK in a Leisure 27, Part 14 - Stranraer to Pwllheli Via Isle of Man
Monday, 20 August 2018

Saturday August 13 Stranraer Marina to East Tarbert Bay Mull of Galloway - 40 miles

RYA to cease as UK National Authority for Powerboat Racing from 2019
RYA to cease as UK National Authority for Powerboat Racing from 2019
Friday, 17 August 2018

The RYA has  written to the Union Internationale Motonautique (UIM), the international federation for Powerboat Racing, to inform them that it will no longer act as national authority for powerboat racing in the UK with effect from 01 January...

Princess Yachts On Track for Groundbreaking 2018
Princess Yachts On Track for Groundbreaking 2018
Tuesday, 10 July 2018

Princess Yachts has taken the unprecedented step in announcing six ground-breaking  new models to join their range as they continue on 2017’s positive trajectory.

These new models follow the S78, V50, V60, V65 and F70 models already ...

Boatshed and GGR Race Village
Boatshed and GGR Race Village
Thursday, 28 June 2018

Boatshed HQ team members are on location at the race Village in Les Sables-d'Olonne for the start of the Golden Globe Race on Sunday.
Boatshed are proud to be sponsors of the GGR and have sold several boats to race competitors

Catalogue Review for Boatbid Auction
Catalogue Review for Boatbid Auction
Wednesday, 27 June 2018

Here are some highlights from next months auction:

Circumnavigating the UK in a Leisure 27, Part 6 - Scarborough to Amble
Circumnavigating the UK in a Leisure 27, Part 6 - Scarborough to Amble
Monday, 25 June 2018

SCARBOROUGH TO AMBLE - 102 miles

Dongfeng Race Team wins the Volvo Ocean Race
Dongfeng Race Team wins the Volvo Ocean Race
Monday, 25 June 2018

Image: Ainhoa Sanchez/Volvo Ocean Race

Check your scrub – personal products containing microbeads are banned from sale from today
Check your scrub – personal products containing microbeads are banned from sale from today
Tuesday, 19 June 2018

Microbeads, and along with many other products, are hurting and killing our wildlife. Image: MCS

Grandads of the Atlantic
Grandads of the Atlantic
Monday, 18 June 2018

Will you be sailing around the Solent this summer? Keep your eye out for a strange looking ocean rowing boat with the ‘Grandads of the Atlantic’ on board….

From their base in Port Solent Marina, Neil Young and Peter Ketley are...

July Auction - Catalogue Live
July Auction - Catalogue Live
Wednesday, 13 June 2018

The catalogue for the July Boatbid Auction is now live and can be viewed HERE. If you would like to place a bid in the auction then read our Buyers Guide and FAQ's for more information.

Circumnavigating the UK in a Leisure 27, Part 4 - Wells - Weather Bound!
Circumnavigating the UK in a Leisure 27, Part 4 - Wells - Weather Bound!
Wednesday, 06 June 2018

Part 4 of Kevin's Adventure...

A boat for all reasons
A boat for all reasons
Tuesday, 05 June 2018

The Patriot 700 Sports Utility Vessel is an accessible fishing and workboat.

After the successful launch of the Patriot 600 Fishing vessel in 2015 at the Bournemouth Skipper Show, Patriot Marine Ltd have now developed this hull into a vessel spe...

Circumnavigating the UK in a Leisure 27, Part 3 - Ramsgate to Harwich
Circumnavigating the UK in a Leisure 27, Part 3 - Ramsgate to Harwich
Monday, 21 May 2018

The 4th installment of Kevin Gilroy's intrepid adventure:

TheYachtMarket.com Southampton Boat Show 50th Anniversary
TheYachtMarket.com Southampton Boat Show 50th Anniversary
Friday, 18 May 2018

TheYachtMarket.com continues as Title Sponsor of the Southampton Boat Show as it celebrates its 50th Anniversary (14 – 23 September 2018).

Over 110,000 visitors enjoy the south coast based show that runs over 10 days and with this year bei...

New data reveals microplastics in world’s remotest ocean
New data reveals microplastics in world’s remotest ocean
Friday, 18 May 2018

Leg 7 Preliminary Microplactics Data Results

New world record – Smallest yacht to circumnavigate the globe singlehanded arrives in Plymouth
New world record – Smallest yacht to circumnavigate the globe singlehanded arrives in Plymouth
Thursday, 17 May 2018

Szymon Kuczynski, the Polish Skipper of ‘Atlantic Puffin’ a 20ft 10,4in yacht, secured a new world record for the smallest yacht to circumnavigate the globe singlehanded and unaided when he returned to Mayflower Marina in Plymouth toda...

July Boatbid Auction
July Boatbid Auction
Monday, 14 May 2018

The July BoatBid auction will run from the 13th to the 17th July 2018 .

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