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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 support Anna Wardley ..... Is she a human fish ?
Boatshed support Anna Wardley ..... Is she a human fish ?
Wednesday, 25 September 2013

Neil Chapman from Boatshed.com decides to sail around the Isle of Wight singled-handed to follow Anna Wardley as she becomes the THIRD PERSON EVER to swim 60 miles around this Island.

PSP Southampton Boat Show...What to see and do.
PSP Southampton Boat Show...What to see and do.
Tuesday, 10 September 2013

Looking for a plan of what to see at the PSP Southampton Boatshow ?We asked Boatshow "Veteran" Neil Chapman of Boatshed what he would do and see this year.......

PSP Southampton Boat Show...STAND DO63
PSP Southampton Boat Show...STAND DO63
Monday, 09 September 2013

PSP Southampton Boat Show...STAND DO63

SV Traversay III - North West passage/Cape Bathurst
SV Traversay III - North West passage/Cape Bathurst
Thursday, 05 September 2013

One of the unusual features of this summer's ice situation is the movement of Beaufort Sea ice in a kind of clockwise gyre to clutter up the coast of Banks Island. On a bad day, it even extends across the mouth of Amundsen Gulf to Cape Bathurst an...

From the Galley - PROVOLONE CHEESE
From the Galley - PROVOLONE CHEESE
Sunday, 25 August 2013

Great food comes from Argentina and this is one of their traditional dishes served up before the BBQ.
Sandra from Ruby's Rascal whose native country is Argentina shared this recipe with me, found this cheese in a specialist Italian Deli near C...

From the Galley - MUNDY COURGETTE GRATIN
From the Galley - MUNDY COURGETTE GRATIN
Sunday, 18 August 2013

This recipe was created with cruising friends "Ruby's rascal" Sandra, Jessie & Curt whilst anchored off the castle ruins on Sherkin Island near Baltimore, West Ireland.

From the Galley - CAULIFLOWER CHEESE
From the Galley - CAULIFLOWER CHEESE
Friday, 12 July 2013

With the weather getting a little colder across Europe, a lovely warming dish to enjoy for a snack or a side on a cold day is Cauliflower cheese - a hit with all ages. The key to a great dish is fresh cauliflower, decent cheese and smoked baco...

Jeanne Socrates NEW WORLD RECORD: Non stop solo around the world
Jeanne Socrates NEW WORLD RECORD: Non stop solo around the world
Tuesday, 09 July 2013

Jeanne Socrates a long term friend of Boatshed, has just completed an unassisted solo non stop circumnavigation and has set two new world records.

From the Galley - BEETROOT SALAD
From the Galley - BEETROOT SALAD
Sunday, 23 June 2013

Beetroot is such a versatile and easy vegetable. I buy the packs of cooked beetroot as they last a long time and store them in the food locker.
This salad was really tasty and was served up with smoked mackerel and some Halloumi cheese as a su...

From the Galley - BEETROOT HUMMUS
From the Galley - BEETROOT HUMMUS
Tuesday, 21 May 2013

This is a great Dish to impress your fellow sailors when you invite them round for drinks on an anchorage, also it can be done really cheaply and there are so many variations you can make with chick peas, beans when you are on a long distance pas...

From the Galley - HURD's DEEP FRITTATA
From the Galley - HURD's DEEP FRITTATA
Friday, 17 May 2013

This dish is really a cross between the French dish Tartiflette, Spanish dish Tortilla and a Frittata. Called Hurd's Deep as I was making it one day when we saw a 35 foot basking shark off Alderney near Hurd's Deep Channel, so the names stuck ever...

Boatshed goes responsive
Boatshed goes responsive
Monday, 13 May 2013

Boatshed goes Responsive!
Today, nearly 30% of Boatshed's traffic is mobile. By the end of next year, this may exceed 50% Tablet sales are expected to exceed 100 million this year. Smartphones, of course, are also a hot commodity, with the ...

Two great Westerly yachts - just listed.
Two great Westerly yachts - just listed.
Thursday, 02 May 2013

They say that good things come in twos. Well BoatshedPlymouth.com are very pleased to be able to offer two very well presented Westerly yachts which are both new on the market.

For Sale - an outstanding Hurley 22
For Sale - an outstanding Hurley 22
Wednesday, 01 May 2013

This lovely little Hurley 22 is surely one of the best presented and prettiest Hurley 22s on the market today. Click here for full details and photos.

The ship's cat
The ship's cat
Monday, 29 April 2013

Cats have been found aboard ships since early times, accompanying explorers, merchants and navies. Popular for rodent control, the cat would get the rat before the rats and mice could eat the crew’s food supply or any edible cargo. They also of...

Get started with your own Boatshed business
Get started with your own Boatshed business
Sunday, 21 April 2013

Are you ready for a change in 2013? Boatshed.com is growing and we are looking for people with a passion for boats looking for a change in career, as well as existing marine businesses to join us.

How to buy a boat? The process
How to buy a boat? The process
Saturday, 20 April 2013

Before you travel to view a boat, check out all pictures and video of every boat for sale. Our brokers take all their own pictures so you can see the up to date information and full inventory of each boat.

Thinking of selling your boat?
Thinking of selling your boat?
Saturday, 20 April 2013

If you are thinking of selling your boat, then have a chat to one of our Boatshed Brokers and they will explain how Boatshed can help sell your boat and what they will do for you.

PRODUCT TEST - Silky Deep Clean
PRODUCT TEST - Silky Deep Clean
Thursday, 18 April 2013

Thinking of selling your boat? Prepare your boat ready for sale or ready for a brand new season after a very harsh winter.

From the Galley - LENTIL CURRY
From the Galley - LENTIL CURRY
Wednesday, 17 April 2013

When we're at sea we always like to cook proper food. This meal always tastes great at sea and its easy to cook in a lively chop.

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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.

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