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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.

Boatshed meets....Jeanne Socrates, World Record Holder.
Boatshed meets....Jeanne Socrates, World Record Holder.
Thursday, 13 October 2016

Back in March we chatted to Jeanne Socrates. Jeanne holds the Guinness World Record as the Oldest Person to sail single-handedly around the world and later this month will be attempting her third solo non-stop circumnavigation of the World...

Windward Islands
Windward Islands
Friday, 07 October 2016

Enter your boat into the next BoatBid auction running December 9th
Enter your boat into the next BoatBid auction running December 9th
Wednesday, 28 September 2016

If you are thinking of entering your boat into December's BoatBid online boat auction, the time to do that is now so that she will appear in the BoatBid catalogue that is published on November 9th.

WELL DONE - ANDREA DREW
WELL DONE - ANDREA DREW
Wednesday, 21 September 2016

One of our Brokers, ANDREA DREW, helps out with Thundercat Racing in her spare time and has recently been awarded the following by the RYA:

BoatBid auction NOW OPEN!
BoatBid auction NOW OPEN!
Friday, 16 September 2016

Bidding has just begun for the September 2016 European Boatbid.

400 Miles on the Emergency Tiller.
400 Miles on the Emergency Tiller.
Thursday, 15 September 2016

A trip to the Azores 1000nM away from Gibraltar has been on my bucket list for the last three years. Every yachtsman who has ever been there tell me of the natural beauty of the islands and the friendliness of the islanders so on the 1st Aug Citad...

See you from Friday at Southampton Boat Show 2016
See you from Friday at Southampton Boat Show 2016
Wednesday, 14 September 2016

At Boatshed we are all getting excited to meet you at Southampton Boat Show from this Friday 16th until Sunday 26th September 2016.

BoatBid auction starts this Friday September 16th 2016.
BoatBid auction starts this Friday September 16th 2016.
Monday, 12 September 2016

With over 50 lots, the September Boatbid boat auction has something for everyone. If you haven't taken a look at the online catalogue, you should do so now.

Plymouth Yacht Share Program Opportunity
Plymouth Yacht Share Program Opportunity
Friday, 09 September 2016

Owning and maintaining a boat can be costly. One way to reduce this cost is to share the responsibility through joint ownership or a yacht share Program.

Roving Canal Traders to Return to Birmingham
Roving Canal Traders to Return to Birmingham
Thursday, 08 September 2016

The Canal and River Trust has now published its winter stoppage programmewhich means that many narrowboats will soon be mooring up for the winter months. But not before the last floating market of 2016!

Win a Red Paddle Co inflatable Paddle board in our fab competition
Win a Red Paddle Co inflatable Paddle board in our fab competition
Tuesday, 06 September 2016

Boatshed have again teamed up with Red Paddle Co to give you the opportunity to win one of their fabulous Inflatable Paddle boards.

15 days to Southampton Boat Show - See you there
15 days to Southampton Boat Show - See you there
Thursday, 01 September 2016

The countdown is on to the 48th Southampton Boat Show which starts at 10am on Friday September 16th. The show is heralded as 'Britain's greatest boating festival'. The show is open daily till Sunday the 26th September.

Boatshed don't just sell used boats
Boatshed don't just sell used boats
Tuesday, 23 August 2016

Boatshed are now listing and selling new boats. Character Boats, Helmsman Trawlers and Rib-X can all be viewed through the Boatshed.com website.

Boatshed at the Southampton Boat Show 2016
Boatshed at the Southampton Boat Show 2016
Saturday, 13 August 2016

Come along and chat to the Boatshed team face to face, when we will be returning to the annual Southampton Boat Show at Mayflower Park from September 16-25th.

Welcome Portsmouth Marine Training to the Boatshed Preferred Partners Program
Welcome Portsmouth Marine Training to the Boatshed Preferred Partners Program
Friday, 12 August 2016

Boatshed are committed to reducing the cost of boat ownership and we are please to announce that Portsmouth Marine Training have joined Boatshed's Preferred Partners Program.

BoatBid Auction - NOW ON
BoatBid Auction - NOW ON
Friday, 15 July 2016

Bidding has just begun for the July 2016 Boatbid!

From the Galley - Sea Bass with a Sage & onion crust
From the Galley - Sea Bass with a Sage & onion crust
Tuesday, 12 July 2016

It's summer, and you may be getting to drop a line into the water when out sailing. Even if you aren't, the ingredients for this recipe can all be bought from the supermarket.

From the Galley - Competition to win a Thermal Cooker from Mr D's cookware
From the Galley - Competition to win a Thermal Cooker from Mr D's cookware
Thursday, 07 July 2016

We have been fans of Mr D's thermal cooker for as long as we can remember. Simple, easy and perfect when on the water (or when camping!) so we thought we'd offer you a chance to win a brand new 3L Thermal Cooker by simply submitting a reci...

Alex Round Britain Challenge - Ahoy from Stornoway
Alex Round Britain Challenge - Ahoy from Stornoway
Thursday, 30 June 2016

Alex Luddington's mission is to sail round "Britain to Starboard" in his Contessa 33 to raise money to make awareness of Hodgkin Lymphomas. Alex has now reached the north of the Outer Hebrides and Stornoway and plans now to do the passage back ove...

New Boats - the Rib-X Range
New Boats - the Rib-X Range
Tuesday, 28 June 2016

Calling all team members!

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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.