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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.

Deck the Hull! Camano 31 Progress Report
Deck the Hull! Camano 31 Progress Report
Saturday, 18 December 2010

The new Camano 31 is another step closer to completion, with the joining of the deck to the hull. She’s on-track for her debut at the Seattle Boat Show — January 21 – 30.

Waterline Boats / Boatshed Seattle Welcomes Marianne Lyle!
Waterline Boats / Boatshed Seattle Welcomes Marianne Lyle!
Friday, 17 December 2010

Marianne Lyle is the newest member of the Waterline Boats / Boatshed Seattle team, and is our certified Boatshed System agent for the Port Ludlow – Port Hadlock — Port Townsend – Sequim – Port Angeles area. Marianne has made boating her li...

All Hands on Deck
All Hands on Deck
Thursday, 16 December 2010

Boatshedcostabrava.com International Yacht Brokers Boatshed Costa Brava based here in Empuriabrava, the largest marina in Europe, cover a territory over the entire Costa Brava in North East Spain extending from the French border down to Arenys de ...

CLASS40 ROUTE DU RHUM: THE SECOND WAVE
CLASS40 ROUTE DU RHUM: THE SECOND WAVE
Wednesday, 15 December 2010

Throughout Thursday and early on Friday, the lead pack of single-handed Class40’s swarmed over the finish line of the Route du Rhum – La Banque Postale with the first seven boats crossing the finish line within 24 hours after 18 days and 3,500...

Featured Boat of the Week - Sea Ray 390 Express Cruiser!
Featured Boat of the Week - Sea Ray 390 Express Cruiser!
Wednesday, 15 December 2010

The Sea Ray 390 Express Cruiser is one of the most popular large models produced by Sea Ray. The deep-V hull and wide-body of the 390 provides a great ride - even in rough water. The wide beam also allows for a tremendously large cockpit and spaci...

Boatshed France
Boatshed France
Wednesday, 15 December 2010

Discret….. non? Subtle… don’t you agree ?

Is your boat adequately protected?
Is your boat adequately protected?
Monday, 13 December 2010

Your boat is a precious item to you and so it is very important to make sure it is adequately protected with the right marine insurance for your boat!

SMARTBOAT: THE OFFICIAL RACE MOTORBOAT PROVIDER FOR THE GOR
SMARTBOAT: THE OFFICIAL RACE MOTORBOAT PROVIDER FOR THE GOR
Sunday, 12 December 2010

A unique partnership between the Global Ocean Race 2011-12 (GOR) and Smartboat has been agreed at the Salon Nautique de Paris. Smartboat will be providing a customised 23 foot craft for use as the GOR Race Organisation’s official motorboat and s...

MICHEL KLEINJANS ORDERS KIWI40FC CLASS40 WITH BTBOATS
MICHEL KLEINJANS ORDERS KIWI40FC CLASS40 WITH BTBOATS
Sunday, 12 December 2010

Belgian sailor Michel Kleinjans today confirmed that he has ordered a Kiwi40FC with BTBoats in New Zealand. Kleinjans has secured the second Farr designed Class40 production boat to be built at Cookson Boats, Auckland, ensuring that he has a highl...

Calling "all boats for sale"
Calling "all boats for sale"
Friday, 10 December 2010

Despite the gloomy economic climate and icy temperatures, Boatshed Sussex continues to sell boats so we are keen to replenish our stock of used boats as soon as possible.

Santa's Piper (and Nor'westing's editor) Visits Waterline Boats / Boatshed Seattle!
Santa's Piper (and Nor'westing's editor) Visits Waterline Boats / Boatshed Seattle!
Friday, 10 December 2010

When from outside our office there arose such a clatter,
I sprang from my desk to see what was the matter.
Away to the entry I flew like a flash,
Tore open the door – t’was well worth the dash.

We don't just rescue boats!
We don't just rescue boats!
Thursday, 09 December 2010

Ralph Kitts one of RCR's southern engineers was patrolling his local area in Watford and decided to pop down the towpath to check on a few of the local boaters and see how things were going. On arrival at the moorings at Coxley Common Moor on the ...

Navigators & General and River Canal Rescue highlight risks of reduced water levels
Navigators & General and River Canal Rescue highlight risks of reduced water levels
Thursday, 09 December 2010

With warnings of dropping water levels on lakes reservoirs and canals, (intended or otherwise) Navigators & General is urging caution on the part of with the increased risk of groundings.

Notorious submerged wall catches another boater out on the River Trent
Notorious submerged wall catches another boater out on the River Trent
Thursday, 09 December 2010

A 57ft narrow boat and its crew left Torksey lock to travel to Newark, however shortly after leaving Torksey, disaster struck and the crew found the engine lacked power. As a result they were not making headway but luckily a fellow boat managed to...

That was cold - but enjoyable
That was cold - but enjoyable
Wednesday, 08 December 2010

It’s not often in the balmy south that we have to don gloves, hats, scarves as well scrape ice and snow off the boats. So it was with some surprise that I found myself treading very carefully over the decks of the 50’ Fleur de Lys just recentl...

That was cold - but enjoyable
That was cold - but enjoyable
Wednesday, 08 December 2010

It’s not often in the balmy south that we have to don gloves, hats, scarves as well scrape ice and snow off the boats. So it was with some surprise that I found myself treading very carefully over the decks of the 50’ Fleur de Lys just recentl...

Featured Boat of the Week - Mariner 37 Seville Pilothouse Trawler!
Featured Boat of the Week - Mariner 37 Seville Pilothouse Trawler!
Tuesday, 07 December 2010

The Mariner 37 Seville Pilothouse Trawler is fairly new to the US West Coast, but with their number growing they have attracted attention and growing interest. Compare the Mariner 37 with a Nordic Tug 37 or 39, or an American Tug 34, 365 or 395. Y...

Boatshed Poole's New Driver
Boatshed Poole's New Driver
Tuesday, 07 December 2010

Thought you all might like to see our new driver hard at work...It's a dogs life!

Endeavour is the Quay for the Survey fleet.
Endeavour is the Quay for the Survey fleet.
Friday, 03 December 2010

Endeavour Quay lifted out the third Survey vessel for refit in as many months. This time it was the Southampton based company EMU Limited’s offshore Research Vessel DISCOVERY

Velux 5 Oceans race preparation
Velux 5 Oceans race preparation
Friday, 03 December 2010

Endeavour Quay was pleased to be able to help Chris Stanmore Major (CSM) in his bid to get to the start line of the 2010-11 Velux 5 Oceans Race.

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