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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.

If they hung a monkey will they hang a chicken too!
If they hung a monkey will they hang a chicken too!
Sunday, 26 June 2016

"Monkey hanger" is a term by which Hartlepudlians are often known.

Welcome to Charbel of Boatshed Kuwait
Welcome to Charbel of Boatshed Kuwait
Friday, 24 June 2016

We are delighted to announce a new member of the Boatshed Central Sales Team - Welcome to Charbel El Mir of Boatshed Kuwait.

Welcome to Geoff a new broker for Boatshed Suffolk
Welcome to Geoff a new broker for Boatshed Suffolk
Wednesday, 22 June 2016

We are delighted to announce that Geoff Jaquest has joined the team at Boatshed Suffolk.

Hollywood spotlight on a beautiful 65' Schooner
Hollywood spotlight on a beautiful 65' Schooner
Tuesday, 21 June 2016

This week we are turing the spotlight to a Custom Staysail Schooner which is currently lying San Diego, California.

Welcome to David and Kevin of Boatshed Hayling Island
Welcome to David and Kevin of Boatshed Hayling Island
Monday, 20 June 2016

We are delighted to announce two new members of the Boatshed Central Sales Team - Welcome to David and Kevin of Boatshed Hayling Island.

Welcome to Carol and Kevin of Boatshed Dartmouth and Boatshed Commercial
Welcome to Carol and Kevin of Boatshed Dartmouth and Boatshed Commercial
Thursday, 16 June 2016

We are delighted to announce two new members of the Boatshed Central Sales Team - Welcome to Carol and Kevin of Boatshed Dartmouth and Boatshed Commercial.

Come and meet Boatshed Suffolk at Beccles Charter Weekend
Come and meet Boatshed Suffolk at Beccles Charter Weekend
Thursday, 16 June 2016

On July 2nd and 3rd Boatshed Suffolk would love to meet you at Hippersons Boatyard to celebrate Beccles Charter Weekend.

Irish Quarter Tonner Champions now competing at Cowes
Irish Quarter Tonner Champions now competing at Cowes
Thursday, 16 June 2016

The completely black Quarter Tonner "Cartoon", skippered by Ken Lawless from Boatshed Ireland and Sybil McCormack recent Champions of the Irish National Quarter Tonner Championships.

Chicken Tikka - Travels
Chicken Tikka - Travels
Sunday, 12 June 2016

I met Steve and Kaz at the Southampton Boatshow 2015 during 'fizz@five' when Jeanne Socrates (oldest woman to sail solo around the world non-stop) popped over to see us and bring her inspiring friends along to our stand. Steve Pointon ...

Spotlight on an Corby 25 - Hull No 1
Spotlight on an Corby 25 - Hull No 1
Monday, 06 June 2016

If you are looking for a boat to race around and have serious fun on the water, take a peek at this Hull No 1 Corby 25.

From the Galley - Ruby's Rascals Beetroot Coleslaw
From the Galley - Ruby's Rascals Beetroot Coleslaw
Friday, 03 June 2016

This recipe uses raw beetroot which is in season now - for a crunchy crisp coleslaw which is such a vibrant colour, perfect for boating BBQ's.

RIB Rally in the Solent
RIB Rally in the Solent
Wednesday, 25 May 2016

How quickly can you organise a RIB RALLY in the Solent? Well it only took a few days, dedicated friends and the sun to shine to convince everyone it was a good idea.

BBQ's, RIBS, Toys and my GoPro
BBQ's, RIBS, Toys and my GoPro
Wednesday, 25 May 2016

We had a great day being towed around the Solent by our Rib-X eXplorer 600, with my mates and some cool toys, a two person Ringo, my Wakeboard and my GoPro camera to record some cool shots.

Impromptu BBQ on Hamstead Point Beach
Impromptu BBQ on Hamstead Point Beach
Wednesday, 25 May 2016

The first "first of the season" impromptu BBQ was held at Hamstead Point Beach by Newtown Creek on the Isle of Wight. Amazing fun, great turn out with 7 boats, over 25 people, children and dogs. With the first great weekend weather, sunshine and a...

Gosport Peninsula Charity Pursuit Event
Gosport Peninsula Charity Pursuit Event
Wednesday, 18 May 2016

A Pursuit, as its name implies, is not a race. It is an opportunity to test the mettle of your boat against others. This is achieved by boats starting in groups, smallest first, with the aim of finishing at about the same time. The course starts a...

July Boat Auction for Narrowboats, Barges, sail, Power and Commercial Boats
July Boat Auction for Narrowboats, Barges, sail, Power and Commercial Boats
Wednesday, 18 May 2016

The next BoatBid Boat Auction is on 15 - 19 July 2016. This time there's specialist categories for various types of boats including Narrowboats, Barges, sail, Power and Commercial Boats and many more.

Sea Beyond Disability - Wales Challenge
Sea Beyond Disability - Wales Challenge
Sunday, 15 May 2016

We met Ben around 20 years ago and even then I never thought of him as having a disability, whilst he couldn't get around as quickly as his siblings it never slowed him down. Ben has Cerebral Palsy which commonly affects muscular coordination, mob...

BRITAIN TO STARBOARD
BRITAIN TO STARBOARD
Friday, 13 May 2016

Boatshed 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...

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
Tuesday, 10 May 2016

Here are a handful of what our customers think of buying or selling a boat through Boatshed...

Royal Clarence yard - Home, Garden, Food & Craft Fair
Royal Clarence yard - Home, Garden, Food & Craft Fair
Friday, 06 May 2016

Come and see the Home, Craft, Food & Garden Fair on the 14th May 10.00 - 16.00, with over 60 stalls at the prestigious Royal Clarence Yard, the old victualling yard for the Navy, Weevil Lane, Gosport, Hampshire.

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