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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.

Which is Best? Power Boats or Sailing Boats?
Which is Best? Power Boats or Sailing Boats?
Thursday, 29 March 2012

At Boatshed Essex we love boats. We love the way you can stay in a different place each night without needing to unpack. The way that you can keep your favourite home comforts with you on board. The way that we’re always learning and improving o...

Boatshed Hamble.Com & Wave 105 FM
Boatshed Hamble.Com & Wave 105 FM
Wednesday, 28 March 2012

RYDE OR BUST?

What Does 'Project Boat For Sale' Mean?
What Does 'Project Boat For Sale' Mean?
Wednesday, 28 March 2012

A long time ago, when I sold my beloved first ever boat, a 45 foot red narrowboat with a cruiser stern, the boat broker told me that she was a little “tired looking” and labelled her as a project boat for sale.

MCA Coding - Putting Your Yacht to Work
MCA Coding - Putting Your Yacht to Work
Sunday, 25 March 2012

Many people dream of a life afloat funded by charter work or sailing instruction. This is perfectly possible but for British flagged vessels or foreign flagged vessels operating from UK ports the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) lays down a se...

What is Great About Boating in Essex?
What is Great About Boating in Essex?
Thursday, 22 March 2012

…and other questions that I asked Steve Booth, motor boat and yacht broker.

Turkish Gulet Available For Sale And Charter
Turkish Gulet Available For Sale And Charter
Wednesday, 21 March 2012

This gullet type yacht is one of the biggest motor sailors on the Adriatic,modern, comfortable and equipped for long cruises. Her dimensions and hull lines ensure enough space for 5 comfortable cabins a spacious salon with a bar, big roofed after...

New Discovery 57 will be largest resin-infused sailing yacht built in Great Britain
New Discovery 57 will be largest resin-infused sailing yacht built in Great Britain
Monday, 19 March 2012

Discovery Yachts has announced that the new Discovery 57 will be the largest resin-infused sailing yacht to be produced in Great Britain. T

BoatBid.com Count Down.....
BoatBid.com Count Down.....
Tuesday, 13 March 2012

Waterline Boats / Boatshed Seattle is in the midst of our first North American application of Boatshed.com’s BoatBid online auction, with 14 of our boats included in the current auction catalog.

Sheikh opens the Dubai boat show 2012
Sheikh opens the Dubai boat show 2012
Tuesday, 13 March 2012

The 20th Dubai International Boatshow is now officially open and the Boatshed team were on hand to see the opening ceremony first hand.
Sheikh Majid Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum officially opened the show.

New Boatshed in Dubai
New Boatshed in Dubai
Tuesday, 13 March 2012


PRESS RELEASE

Essex Boys to Sail Around Britain
Essex Boys to Sail Around Britain
Friday, 09 March 2012

The Echo has recently reported that two brothers are planning a 2,000 mile voyage, sailing around the coast of Britain for charity.
Dean Osler, from Eastwood and his brother Craig, from Hullbridge, will be starting their journey aboard their ...

Tring Summit Update
Tring Summit Update
Wednesday, 07 March 2012

My winter mooring this year is very close to the Tring Reservoirs, a Site of Special Scientific Interest and an incredibly beautiful area for boating, walking, angling and cycling. It’s also a major feature of the southern Grand Union Canal, and...

Boatshed sails into Dubai
Boatshed sails into Dubai
Thursday, 01 March 2012

Could You Live Aboard?
Could You Live Aboard?
Wednesday, 29 February 2012

There are almost 35,000 canal boats on Britain’s inland waterways*, but it’s quite difficult to estimate how many of those are floating homes. I was recently interviewed by a journalist who seemed to want to find out what ‘type’ of people...

2009 North Pacific 39 Pilothouse Trawler
2009 North Pacific 39 Pilothouse Trawler
Tuesday, 28 February 2012

It may be a 2009 North Pacific 39 Pilothouse Trawler for sale, but her sparkling condition could lead you to believe it is a 2012 model!

H.R.H. Prince Philip Duke of Edinburgh K.G. K.T. hosts Royal Southern Yacht Club 175th. Anniversary Luncheon at Buckingham Palace
H.R.H. Prince Philip Duke of Edinburgh K.G. K.T. hosts Royal Southern Yacht Club 175th. Anniversary Luncheon at Buckingham Palace
Thursday, 23 February 2012


In formal recognition of the Royal Southern Yacht Club's 175th. Anniversary being celebrated this year, a private luncheon was hosted on Tuesday the 21st February for 150 members of the Hamble-based Club at the invitation of its Patron, H.R....

Do You Know Who I Think I Am?
Do You Know Who I Think I Am?
Wednesday, 22 February 2012

Following my earlier blog about How to Sell a Boat on the Inland Waterways
I thought I’d share a bit more about who we are at Boatshed Grand Union.

BoatBid Auction - Entries from Boatshed North Wales
BoatBid Auction - Entries from Boatshed North Wales
Tuesday, 21 February 2012

If you’re looking for your Spring ride to get you out on the water, then the forthcoming BoatBid.com online auction could be just the place to bag yourself an unbelievable bargain.

Next boat auction starts in 9 days: BoatBid.com
Next boat auction starts in 9 days: BoatBid.com
Tuesday, 21 February 2012

Check out these quality boats in the next BoatBid.com boat auction.
The Auction starts in less than 9 days from today.

BMF South West celebrates successful year with conference and AGM
BMF South West celebrates successful year with conference and AGM
Monday, 20 February 2012

The British Marine Federation’s South West region brought together over 60 key representatives from industry, marine and local businesses at its Conference and AGM, held at South Devon College, in Paignton on 10th February. The event was sponso...

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