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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.

Sailing Events - 3 Dates For Your Diary
Sailing Events - 3 Dates For Your Diary
Monday, 22 February 2016

April / May 2016
The 27th World Pilot Gig Championships takes place on the Isles of Scilly 29th April - 2nd May 2016. For more information, go to http://www.worldgigs.co.uk

Great lunchtime treat...
Great lunchtime treat...
Friday, 19 February 2016

If you're on the Isle of Wight visit 'The Breeze Restaurant' at Island Harbour Marina....

Dublin Bay Spring Chicken 2016 Weekly Racing Report
Dublin Bay Spring Chicken 2016 Weekly Racing Report
Wednesday, 17 February 2016

Each Sunday, Boatshed Ireland will bring you a racing report and photos from Dublin Bay's 'Spring Chicken' Series 2016.
After last week's cancellation, racing got under way this Valentine's morning in cloudy conditions with an easterly gustin...

Boatbid Auction - APRIL 2016 - ENTRIES OPEN
Boatbid Auction - APRIL 2016 - ENTRIES OPEN
Wednesday, 17 February 2016

Entries are now open for the next auction running from 15th to 19th April 2016!

Boatshed meets...... Graham Wharmby
Boatshed meets...... Graham Wharmby
Wednesday, 17 February 2016

Here at Boatshed we have some fabulous brokers and today we’d like to put the spotlight on Graham Wharmby who is the Boatshed broker for Bourgogne, Midi Canals, St Malo and France.

Boatshed Preferred Partners - A day in the life of a Worldwide Logistics Company!
Boatshed Preferred Partners - A day in the life of a Worldwide Logistics Company!
Friday, 12 February 2016

A typical day, what does it consist of for PSP Worldwide Logistics? We spoke to Jo Dixie PSP Marketing Manager

The Future of Yacht Recycling Conference - 2015
The Future of Yacht Recycling Conference - 2015
Saturday, 06 February 2016

Neil Chapman Founder and CEO of Boatshed.com was asked to speak at the The Future of Yacht Recycling Conference, which was held during the 2015 METS exhibition in Holland. There were a variety of speakers and the conference highlighted a whole ran...

Cruising France and the Long Stay Visa dilemma.  A boaters tale
Cruising France and the Long Stay Visa dilemma. A boaters tale
Monday, 01 February 2016

For none European nationals the 90 day stay rule can severely limit the appeal of buying a boat to cruise the French canals and rivers.

How to buy a boat with BoatBid.com boat auctions
How to buy a boat with BoatBid.com boat auctions
Friday, 29 January 2016

BoatBid enables the boat buyer to bid with the confidence that any boat can be surveyed and sea trialed before you make the decision to purchase. The transaction is handled by one of Boatshed's brokers.

Vana's vino, a hit with Virgin
Vana's vino, a hit with Virgin
Thursday, 28 January 2016

A simple wine tasting experience was all it took for the 2015 “The Apprentice” semi finalist Vana Koutsomitis to put on her entrepreneurial hat and start the commercialization of what is “vinobyvana”.

Struggling To Get On The Property Ladder? Considered A Live-Aboard?
Struggling To Get On The Property Ladder? Considered A Live-Aboard?
Wednesday, 27 January 2016

There is no doubt that we live in a beautiful part of the country down here in the South West and, as a result, a lot of people aspire to own their own property in the area. But with a shortage of affordable housing and house prices predicted to r...

Why choose Boatshed to sell your boat?
Why choose Boatshed to sell your boat?
Friday, 22 January 2016

Listing and selling boats quickly; precisely matching sellers and buyers to save time and avoid disappointment; and adding real value to our customers ahead of the competition, are at the heart of what Boatshed is all about!

Stunning Part Project Yacht - £5k Price Reduction for Limited Period
Stunning Part Project Yacht - £5k Price Reduction for Limited Period
Thursday, 14 January 2016

Which words would you choose to describe this Colvic Majestic 48?

Boatshed Brighton teams up with Lagoon Watersports in Brighton Marina!
Boatshed Brighton teams up with Lagoon Watersports in Brighton Marina!
Tuesday, 12 January 2016

Boatshed Brighton is proud to announce a new preferred partnership with Lagoon Watersports, based in Brighton Marina, here.

The Transat 2016 - Plymouth to New York
The Transat 2016 - Plymouth to New York
Saturday, 09 January 2016

Plymouth, Britains Ocean City, will this year host the worlds oldest single-handed sailing race, The Transat.

Brighton Marina Flares Amnesty Results
Brighton Marina Flares Amnesty Results
Wednesday, 06 January 2016

Look at these lovelies! :/

Avoiding pitfalls when buying and selling a used boat
Avoiding pitfalls when buying and selling a used boat
Tuesday, 29 December 2015

Buying and selling a boat can be quite a daunting process, not to mention emotional, especially if you are selling something that has given you a tremendous amount of fun, challenges and happiness over the years and has become close to your heart....

56 point boat check
56 point boat check
Thursday, 24 December 2015

At Boatshed we are always thinking of ways to help people sell their boats more efficiently and providing a better service to both seller and purchaser.

Boatshed; it’s a Family Affair…
Boatshed; it’s a Family Affair…
Monday, 21 December 2015

From the start, Boatshed has always been about promoting and harnessing those family values that most boaters share; spending time together afloat with family and friends; owning a beloved boat that becomes part of the family; weekends spent at an...

Fancy a dip this Christmas?
Fancy a dip this Christmas?
Friday, 18 December 2015

If you fancy a dip in the sea at Christmas, you are either brave/daft or raising money for charity – after all who would want to leave the comfort of their over warm homes to jump into icy waters if it wasn’t for charity!?

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