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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.
2013 Helmsman Trawlers 38 Pilothouse - For Sale
Tuesday, 17 April 2018ON DECK at Waterline Boats!
Circumnavigating the UK in a Leisure 27
Monday, 16 April 2018We present the first in a series of tales from a local Shoreham yachtsman, Kevin Gilroy, describing his adventures as he sets out to sail around the UK.
ARE YOU AND YOUR COLLEAGUES AT WORK UP FOR A WORKPLACE CHALLENGE ON THE WATER?
Friday, 13 April 2018The “Workplace Challenge” sailing event is set to return to the Southern Region in 2018 after a successful pilot scheme last year.
If you have always fancied learning to sail, and you have got a few like-minded colleagues at work, th...
RNLI and Helly Hansen announce strategic partnership to help save lives
Thursday, 22 March 2018Helly Hansen has committed to supporting the RNLI for the next five years through a variety of life-saving activities. These include delivering drowning prevention messages to their customers, generating income, supporting fundraising and safety c...
Sailing to debut in Invictus Games Sydney 2018
Monday, 19 March 2018An Invictus Games training day at Whitefriars Sailing Club.
The Rising Importance of the ‘Boat Ladder’
Friday, 16 March 2018Activity in the boat sector is on the rise in some major markets but not the UK, according to statistics from International Council of Marine Industry Associations (ICOMIA). In France, for example, used-boat purchases were up 5% last ...
The importance of maintaining your boat’s gelcoat
Thursday, 15 March 2018Many people think of gelcoat simply as something that keeps their boat looking good, adding a smooth shine and containing the pigment that gives your boat its signature colour. But every time you bump up against a pier, moor up in strong sunshine ...
Boatshed Texas Partner
Wednesday, 14 March 2018Steve Black Boatshed Texas: “My 16’ Old Town Canoe with a Lean Green Lehr
propane gas outboard motor, perfect for Boatshed Texas media crew to go shoot photos & video of prospective listings (my favourite part of the business ;...
Helping with the cost of boat ownership
Wednesday, 14 March 2018Another thing we are committed to at Boatshed is reducing the costs of boat ownership for our customers. Boat buyers will, typically, spend about 20% of the price of a boat on necessary equipment, products and services within the first 12 months ...
List of boating and sailing events for 2018
Monday, 12 March 2018We could not find a good list of 2018 Boatshows, Regattas and Events, so we have built one for everyone to use. It is a work in progress! so if you know of any boating events that are not featured here, then please contact us and we would love to ...
Easter at Emirates Spinnaker Tower
Sunday, 11 March 2018
Suzuki launches new WATERGRIP propellers
Saturday, 10 March 2018Suzuki has announced the introduction of a bespoke range of performance propellers for its ultimate four stroke outboards.
The new propeller range will be known as WATERGRIP and will provide Suzuki outboards with the ultimate performance with th...
Boatshed Houseboats
Friday, 09 March 2018Executive Summary: In a market where younger households are competing for increasingly expensive housing, houseboats offer an appealing economic alternative. As a result, the demand for houseboats is growing across Europe, providing the first step...
LIVE ON A BOAT?
Thursday, 08 March 2018Boatshed have already sold hundreds of house boats in the UK and France. This month the Boatshed Data-Feed technology has been plugged into Rightmove.co.uk so we can find folks looking for a boat as an alternative to a house.
Boatshed’s Specialist Websites
Tuesday, 06 March 2018As one of the largest international yacht brokers in the world, Boatshed is well known for selling just about any and all types of boats: sail or motor; compact or super-sized; budget or expensive; inland or ocean going, since 2001 we have dea...
Golden Globe Race
Friday, 16 February 20189 Months Alone At Sea, 30,000 Miles Non-Stop, No Modern Technology, Southern Ocean!
April BoatBid Auction
Wednesday, 14 February 2018The April BoatBid auction will run from the 13th to the 17th April.
February BoatBid - Auction Open!
Friday, 09 February 2018The February BoatBid auction is open.
Marine Results project manages new carbon rig for resurrected ‘Maiden’
Sunday, 28 January 2018Specialist superyacht rigging, systems and survey company Marine Results has been selected to supply rigging systems to the iconic round the world yacht Maiden during her complete refit for her new life as part of Tracy Edwards’ Maiden Facto...
Volvo Round Ireland Yacht Race 2018
Tuesday, 23 January 2018Volvo Round Ireland Launch – From left to right – Denise Cummins – Commodore Wicklow Sailing Club, Kyran O’Grady – Wicklow Sailing Club, Theo Phelan – Race Director Wicklow Sailing Club, ...
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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.