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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.

Under the Bonnet - Are you using all the new features?
Under the Bonnet - Are you using all the new features?
Thursday, 24 March 2016

We 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...

Sail boat IN Grenada - a follow up on 'Annie of Orford'
Sail boat IN Grenada - a follow up on 'Annie of Orford'
Wednesday, 23 March 2016

In December 2015 we wrote a blog post about James Muggoch a Londoner who bought bought 'Annie of Orford', a David Sadler Frigate from Corinne at Boatshed Isle of Wight in February 2015.

Boatshed Ireland wishes you a very happy St Patrick's Day
Boatshed Ireland wishes you a very happy St Patrick's Day
Thursday, 17 March 2016

"Ken, listen to me carefully...because this is the best advice you will ever get. Concentrate on the big money boats as these cause the least hassle, have generally good paperwork and offer an all round easier experience and higher reward for the ...

Boatshed and pleasure boating in Asia
Boatshed and pleasure boating in Asia
Wednesday, 16 March 2016

As one of the world’s largest and most forward looking brokerages, Boatshed has been working in the newer Far East and Asian pleasure boat markets for some years.

The view from our window: America’s Cup Challenge - Land Rover BAR
The view from our window: America’s Cup Challenge - Land Rover BAR
Wednesday, 16 March 2016

Ben Ainslie Racing (BAR) was established by Great Britain sailing legend Sir Ben Ainslie in June 2014 with the ambitious aim of winning for Britain the 35th America’s Cup.

Legal Know How - UK Marine Insurance Contracts
Legal Know How - UK Marine Insurance Contracts
Wednesday, 16 March 2016

From August 2016 changes in Consumer Insurance law will affect anyone who buys pleasure boat or charter boat insurance which is subject to English law.

Boatshed in the Community
Boatshed in the Community
Wednesday, 16 March 2016

Over the past year Boatshed has been involved in various community projects.

Jumping in! - Notes from a new Boatshed Broker
Jumping in! - Notes from a new Boatshed Broker
Wednesday, 16 March 2016

Last year Edward Kay joined the Boatshed Team, setting up Boatshed Riviera in the South of France as a new franchisee broker. A second broker, Solenne Vaudin d’Imecourt, now assists him. Edward has had a lifetime love affair with boating and th...

A day in the Life of ‘Boatshed Broker Support’
A day in the Life of ‘Boatshed Broker Support’
Wednesday, 16 March 2016

The Boatshed HQ Support team has plenty of experience within the brokerage and marine industry and is able to provide constant support to all Boatshed Brokers.

Boatshed.com New feature - Searching for your next boat..
Boatshed.com New feature - Searching for your next boat..
Wednesday, 16 March 2016

From March 10th it will be even easier to find your ideal boat through 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 ma...

Motorboat and Rib show held at Premier Marinas Gosport
Motorboat and Rib show held at Premier Marinas Gosport
Sunday, 13 March 2016

This was the first real spring weather weekend with blue skies, sunshine and a chilly north-easterly wind. Perfect weather for the Rib and Motorboat show held at Premier Marinas, Gosport.

Spring Chicken Series - Dublin Bay - Week 5
Spring Chicken Series - Dublin Bay - Week 5
Wednesday, 09 March 2016

'Mighty Stuff' - the smallest boat in the fleet has won Race 5 in The Spring Chicken Series on Dublin Bay. The popular Squib shared the podium with Eleint (Trapper 300) and Thinksys (Hanse 342).

Sailing in the Caribbean – We scrawled on the wall!
Sailing in the Caribbean – We scrawled on the wall!
Tuesday, 08 March 2016

Spotlight – The British Virgin Islands: Sailing conditions - Average wind speeds 15-25 knots, tidal range 12-18 inches, temperature always in the 80's - hot hot hot!!

Tropical islands and Caribbean sailing
Tropical islands and Caribbean sailing
Wednesday, 02 March 2016

Wow, what an amazing few days sailing in the BVI's sailing onboard this Fountaine Pajot Saba 50. The BVI's are amazing to sail around, lots of islands within easy reach, great temperature, you don't need huge change of clothes as its warm enough t...

Spring Chicken Series - Dublin Bay - Week 4
Spring Chicken Series - Dublin Bay - Week 4
Tuesday, 01 March 2016

Sunday 28th Feb - at last some good sailing conditions for the 49 entries to the Spring Chicken Series on Dublin Bay. Easterly breeze 7-12 knots and a '4-sided triangle' / sausage course set by race officer Fintan Cairns had the fleet ...

Dublin Bay Spring Chicken Racing Report 2016 - Week 3
Dublin Bay Spring Chicken Racing Report 2016 - Week 3
Monday, 22 February 2016

Flag N displayed Sunday morning for Week 3 of the Spring Chicken Series on Dublin Bay despite the best efforts of PRO Henry Leonard, event organiser Fintan Cairns and the committee boat team on Freebird.

Dublin Bay Spring Chicken 2016 Weekly Racing Report
Dublin Bay Spring Chicken 2016 Weekly Racing Report
Wednesday, 17 February 2016

Each Sunday, Boatshed Ireland will bring you a racing report and photos from Dublin Bay's 'Spring Chicken' Series 2016.
After last week's cancellation, racing got under way this Valentine's morning in cloudy conditions with an easterly gustin...

Boatbid Auction - APRIL 2016 - ENTRIES OPEN
Boatbid Auction - APRIL 2016 - ENTRIES OPEN
Wednesday, 17 February 2016

Entries are now open for the next auction running from 15th to 19th April 2016!

Boatshed meets....Dave Cullen, an Irish legend in the World of Sailing
Boatshed meets....Dave Cullen, an Irish legend in the World of Sailing
Monday, 01 February 2016

If you have ever had the fortune to meet Dave Cullen, you would never forget it. On land his bubbly personality, warmth and generous spirit make him a great companion to enjoy a drink or three with. However once on the water it's his determination...

Southampton 2015 Boat Show Report
Southampton 2015 Boat Show Report
Monday, 01 February 2016

The 2015 Southampton Boat Show was once again a fantastic event, with over 110,000 visitors during the 10 days, 330 boats on the water and an array of exhibitors, there was literally something for everybody!

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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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