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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.
Win a Red Paddle Co inflatable Paddle board in our fab competition
Tuesday, 06 September 2016Boatshed 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
Thursday, 01 September 2016The 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
Tuesday, 23 August 2016Boatshed 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
Saturday, 13 August 2016Come 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
Friday, 12 August 2016Boatshed 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
Friday, 15 July 2016Bidding has just begun for the July 2016 Boatbid!
From the Galley - Sea Bass with a Sage & onion crust
Tuesday, 12 July 2016It'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
Thursday, 07 July 2016We 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
Thursday, 30 June 2016Alex 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
Tuesday, 28 June 2016Calling all team members!
Hollywood spotlight on a beautiful 65' Schooner
Tuesday, 21 June 2016This week we are turing the spotlight to a Custom Staysail Schooner which is currently lying San Diego, California.
Irish Quarter Tonner Champions now competing at Cowes
Thursday, 16 June 2016The completely black Quarter Tonner "Cartoon", skippered by Ken Lawless from Boatshed Ireland and Sybil McCormack recent Champions of the Irish National Quarter Tonner Championships.
Island hopping adventures in the Isles of Scillies with the Coastal Weekender
Friday, 10 June 2016This 11 route adventure in the Isles of Scilly, 28 miles west of lands end is the ultimate trip to get away from it all. There are 5 main islands and numerous other small rocky, sandy outcrops. The Coastal Weekender's low draft makes this the perf...
BRITAIN TO STARBOARD
Friday, 13 May 2016Boatshed Wales are proud to announce their support of Alex Luddington, who has been involved and helped out in the past at our Cardiff Office. He is sailing round Britain singlehandedly in aid of www.Francescasresearchfund.co.uk This is a charit...
Let Boatshed make the search for your ideal boat easy
Tuesday, 26 April 2016Are you using Boatshed's new 'Saved Searches' tool. Quite simply, when looking for a boat on any Boatshed website, you can save your search and then receive a e-mail when a new boat/s matches your requirements.
Jump aboard a Round Britain Voyage and help raise funds for Macmillan Cancer Support
Monday, 25 April 2016Imagine sailing around our wonderful coastline, enjoying the ever-changing scenery and wildlife, experiencing the challenges of tidal currents, rocks and sand banks, and entering our many historical ports from the sea. Whilst being part of a f...
Are you a superstitious sailor?
Monday, 11 April 2016There are quite a few superstitions around sailing, do you take any notice of them, or are you always ensuring that you keep on the good side of Lady Luck?
The Ocean Village/Boatshed Gibraltar Morocco Yacht Rally Gathers Momentum.
Thursday, 31 March 2016The Ocean Village/Boatshed Gibraltar Morocco Yacht Rally Gathers Momentum.
How Safe is Your Canal Boat from Fire?
Thursday, 31 March 2016In January a man died in a boat fire on the canal in Bradford on Avon. The tragedy was reported in the local and national press. Several fire crews from the surrounding area attended the blaze but could not save the man. The cause of the fire is s...
Under the Bonnet - Are you using all the new features?
Thursday, 24 March 2016We want our customers to feel valued, informed and, well…… loved. Instead of us keeping all the useful information about boat sales to ourselves, we have developed some tools to allow our customers to keep themselves informed whilst selling a...
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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.