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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.

Boatbid Auction - Now Open
Boatbid Auction - Now Open
Friday, 10 February 2017

BoatBid Auction 10th to 14th February - Bidding has begun!

The history behind the Seaplane Tender
The history behind the Seaplane Tender
Thursday, 09 February 2017

The seaplane tender was a boat which was equipped to refuel,rearm, and repair seaplanes. They were stationed at any size-able body of protected water where sea planes could land and take off. They were also used to ferry crew and supplies for ...

 Join Alex Thomson for a Parade of Sail through the Solent
 Join Alex Thomson for a Parade of Sail through the Solent
Wednesday, 08 February 2017

Credit Mark Lloyd

Legends Race to celebrate Volvo Ocean Race history in 2017-18
Legends Race to celebrate Volvo Ocean Race history in 2017-18
Tuesday, 07 February 2017

The Volvo Ocean Race will celebrate 45 years of history with a Legends Race on the final leg of the 2017-18 edition from Gothenburg to The Hague.

Any yacht to have featured in the Whitbread Round the World Race or Volvo Ocean Race, dating back t...

Land Rover BAR launch race boat in Bermuda
Land Rover BAR launch race boat in Bermuda
Monday, 06 February 2017

Land Rover BAR launch America’s Cup Race Boat R1. Image: Lloyd Images

Digital Boat Platform, Targeting Client Expectations, Boosts Sales
Digital Boat Platform, Targeting Client Expectations, Boosts Sales
Friday, 03 February 2017

Brokers seek to reach international markets; Boatshed’s digital platform has global reach, and analyses data to match sales with most likely buyers

Get More When You List with Boatshed
Get More When You List with Boatshed
Friday, 03 February 2017

Listing your boat with Boatshed gives you international reach and long-term support – Boatshed has improved boat listing process to make it perform better.

5 Surprising New Year’s Resolutions for Narrowboaters
5 Surprising New Year’s Resolutions for Narrowboaters
Monday, 16 January 2017

If thoughts of New Year’s Resolutions and unrealistic goals have already got you feeling the January blues, why not brighten up your day by planning some surprisingly fun, canal-boat themed resolutions? Here are some of our best ideas to flo...

Why Listing with Boatshed is a Better Deal
Why Listing with Boatshed is a Better Deal
Monday, 16 January 2017

With its international reach, cutting-edge technology and improved processes, Boatshed consistently sells boats faster and at greater value. Boat and yacht sellers often choose a broker based largely on the rate of commission. But a low commis...

 What our customers say about using Boatshed to sell and buy a boat
What our customers say about using Boatshed to sell and buy a boat
Friday, 23 December 2016

We love it when we receive feedback from buyers or sellers as it helps us to ensure that we are offering the best service that we can, below are some of the comments we have received recently.

Christmas Sails 2016
Christmas Sails 2016
Friday, 09 December 2016

With all the talk of tinsel and turkey about to begin, we must not forget that enjoying time on the water happens whatever the weather.

What is an Independent Pre-Assessment Survey (IPA)?
What is an Independent Pre-Assessment Survey (IPA)?
Wednesday, 07 December 2016

The Marine Inspection Association (MIA) is a group of like-minded yacht brokers and surveyors involved in the inspection, sale and purchase of second-hand sail and motor boats, throughout the UK and overseas.

Horta to Gibraltar via Ponta Delgada
Horta to Gibraltar via Ponta Delgada
Tuesday, 06 December 2016

Continuing my account of the return trip to The Azores and back from Gibraltar:

Check your Mooring!
Check your Mooring!
Tuesday, 06 December 2016

Out on a dog walk with a friend recently, we came across this sad sight following Storm Angus. These two boats were washed up with mooring lines and buoys still attached and perilously close to rocks and concrete debris on the shore line.

Boatshed welcomes Pegasus Marine Finance to the Preferred Partners Program
Boatshed welcomes Pegasus Marine Finance to the Preferred Partners Program
Wednesday, 30 November 2016

Boatshed are please to announce a new partnership with Pegasus Marine Finance who specialise in inland and off shore boat finance.

How to prepare your boat for sale
How to prepare your boat for sale
Monday, 21 November 2016

You've come to the decision to sell your pride and joy, contacted your local Boatshed broker to get her listed, but what are you going to do to make your boat look fabulous to potential buyers? Boatshed brokers share their top tips, based on their...

Waterline Boats Renews Boatshed License
Waterline Boats Renews Boatshed License
Monday, 21 November 2016

Waterline Boats joined the Boatshed International Yacht Brokerage group in 2008 and has renewed its license for five years. The Boatshed group is headquartered in England and is one of the largest yacht brokerages in the world, with 63 locations w...

Turkish Gulet 48
Turkish Gulet 48
Monday, 14 November 2016

Purpose: Holiday home? Business? Live aboard? The possibilities are endless.

3 Surprising Things to Remember on #ArmisticeDay
3 Surprising Things to Remember on #ArmisticeDay
Friday, 11 November 2016

This week we remember the service men and women who gave their lives for the freedom we enjoy today. Whilst many Hollywood movies have been made about wartime stories, the contributions of England’s canal boaters to the war effort are not so wel...

Jeanne Socrates and her journey around the World - part 1
Jeanne Socrates and her journey around the World - part 1
Monday, 07 November 2016

Friend of Boatshed, Jeanne Socrates has already cast off on her 3rd attempt to sail around the world non stop and single handed - although the last two weeks haven't been easy going and she has had to retrace steps for some urgent repairs.

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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.

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