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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.

Fast Fishers, Trawlers Yachts, Motor Cruisers up for auction
Fast Fishers, Trawlers Yachts, Motor Cruisers up for auction
Saturday, 06 September 2014

On 12-16th September we have over 30 power boats up for auction. A wide variety of boats including some bargains amongst the boat auction catalogue, try a bid and see how soon you meet the reserve!

Danish SV Capibara - The end of our summer in NY
Danish SV Capibara - The end of our summer in NY
Friday, 05 September 2014

Although the weather in New York hasn't realised that it’s not summer anymore, our summer stay in New York is about to end. Even though we still have a month left, we're about to adjust to the fact that we're leaving New York and we're also look...

Unusual boats up for auction in Septembers auction
Unusual boats up for auction in Septembers auction
Friday, 05 September 2014

In Septembers auction we always have a variety of unusual boats being auctioned and in Septembers auction we certainly have a few. Check out our latest boat auction catalogue.

Blue Water Cruisers being auctioned during PSP Southampton boat show
Blue Water Cruisers being auctioned during PSP Southampton boat show
Wednesday, 03 September 2014

If you're going cruising and need a boat, then check out these cruising boats that are up for auction 12-16th September.

Performance race boats up for auction in September
Performance race boats up for auction in September
Tuesday, 02 September 2014

Going under the hammer are these performance race boats on 12-16th September.

5 Westerly boats in the next boat auction
5 Westerly boats in the next boat auction
Monday, 01 September 2014

Check out these Westerly boats being auctioned 12-16th September. You can bid with confidence that each boat can be surveyed and sea trialled before you make the finally decision to purchase.

US SV Angel Louise - Disaster with Inmast mainsail
US SV Angel Louise - Disaster with Inmast mainsail
Tuesday, 26 August 2014

Wednesday morning we decided to use sail only in the gentle winds and not start engines at all... We pulled up the anchor from the fine sand and started going south under bare poles in 10 knots of wind. All went well, with the headsail at the bow ...

Danish SV Capibara - When you’re on a holiday all the time
Danish SV Capibara - When you’re on a holiday all the time
Friday, 22 August 2014

In the marina the other day we talked to a young couple from Europe, who had been sailing for five years and were now heading north. Their plans were a little uncertain:

Claim 2 FREE VIP day tickets for the 2014 PSP Southampton boat show
Claim 2 FREE VIP day tickets for the 2014 PSP Southampton boat show
Wednesday, 20 August 2014

As part of the countdown to PSP Southampton International Boat Show Boatshed have VIP tickets up for grabs.

Danish SV Capibara - A Taste Of Freedom
Danish SV Capibara - A Taste Of Freedom
Friday, 15 August 2014

There is a slight possibility that I might make myself unpopular among both men and women with this blog post, but I am of the opinion that there are certain things I as a women don’t have to do/learn. E.g. I don't think I have to be able to men...

BUMPER ENTRIES for Septembers boat auction - VIEW CATALOGUE
BUMPER ENTRIES for Septembers boat auction - VIEW CATALOGUE
Wednesday, 13 August 2014

September is the biggest auction yet with 60+ boats all going under the hammer in 30 days. See auction dates here

US SV Angel Louise - The Spanish Rias in fog
US SV Angel Louise - The Spanish Rias in fog
Sunday, 10 August 2014

Hi Honorary Crew, Sue and I are in the center of Shellfishing industry of NW Spain. Mussels or Moules are big industry in Galicia.

Danish SV Capibara - Cars, boats, (trains), and planes
Danish SV Capibara - Cars, boats, (trains), and planes
Sunday, 10 August 2014

As probably a lot of men, Henrik has an interest for both cars, boats and planes, although his interest and devotion changes from time to time. When we had crossed the Atlantic, Henrik was so tired of sailing that he asked me, if we should leave t...

Boatshed at Cowes Week 2014
Boatshed at Cowes Week 2014
Friday, 08 August 2014

Boatshed have been at Cowes over the past few days....Cowes Week has played a key part in the British sporting summer calendar since 1826 and is now one of the UK’s longest running and most successful sporting events. It is the one of the larges...

Next boat auction - Now accepting entries
Next boat auction - Now accepting entries
Monday, 04 August 2014

Due to popular demand we have brought forward our next boat auction and we're now accepting entries.

Boats, Cloaks and Catwalks….  Boatshed at Paris Fashion Week
Boats, Cloaks and Catwalks…. Boatshed at Paris Fashion Week
Friday, 01 August 2014

In October members of the Boatshed team traveled to Paris for Paris Fashion Week, as guests of Dato' Nancy Yeoh, the well-known international public relations guru. Fashion and boating enjoy a close association, and Boatshed is working with a...

UK and European VAT issues explained by a leading industry expert
UK and European VAT issues explained by a leading industry expert
Friday, 01 August 2014

This end-of-year review focuses on the VAT 'hot topics' of 2014 and offers a few ideas for boat buyers and sellers to consider for the next year.

Diary of 2015 Boatshed Events, Boat Shows and Regattas
Diary of 2015 Boatshed Events, Boat Shows and Regattas
Friday, 01 August 2014

Events, Boat Shows and Regattas in which Boatshed plan to participate, or which are of interest to our customers, during 2015.

How are we doing?  What customers think of our service
How are we doing? What customers think of our service
Friday, 01 August 2014

At Boatshed we encourage feedback from our customers, as a way of monitoring and improving the services we offer. Here are some recent comments we have received:

Capibara - Nobody can sail without a rig
Capibara - Nobody can sail without a rig
Saturday, 21 June 2014

Two times in this season one of our lower shrouds has broke. The first time it happened, we were at anchor in St. Barth. One morning we heard a bump on the deck, and it turned out that the rig fitting that is placed on the wire in the mast had sna...

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