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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.

2011 RYA Motor Cruise
2011 RYA Motor Cruise
Monday, 25 July 2011

Boatshed Hamble are proud to announce there support of this years RYA Motor Cruise.

The top 5 mistakes when buying a yacht
The top 5 mistakes when buying a yacht
Friday, 22 July 2011

What are the most common mistakes that people make when choosing and buying a yacht? Here are the top 5 don'ts to be avoided when investing in a yacht purchase. Many thanks to Duncan Kent for putting this article together.

Island Harbour Marina news
Island Harbour Marina news
Wednesday, 20 July 2011

On a ‘cold and wet and very windy’ weekend in July (well the 16th to be precise), the tranquil setting of Island Harbour Marina was broken with the crackle of the VHF.............. Yes it had begun!!!!! The Broom owners association were arrivi...

J-Cup & Cowes Dinard
J-Cup & Cowes Dinard
Wednesday, 20 July 2011

J-Cup & Cowes Dinard
Dans notre programme de régates pour 2011 les événements clés tombaient tous les 2 ce mois de juillet, et nous avons préparé le J/92s de Marc, “Dr Jekyll” et organise nos équipages pour ces courses en Manche...

Visiting the London 2012 Olympics by boat?
Visiting the London 2012 Olympics by boat?
Tuesday, 19 July 2011

The 2012 Olympics will bring millions of visitors to the UK - and most of them into central London. The transport implications of this will present a logistical nightmare for the organisers, who don't really seem to have got their heads around how...

19th Annual Camano Rendezvous!
19th Annual Camano Rendezvous!
Monday, 18 July 2011

Tradition was broken this year when the 19th Annual Pacific Northwest Camano Rendezvous was held in the US instead of Thetis Island, BC. Camano Trolls, Camano Gnomes, Camano 41’s and the recently-launched Bracewell 41 were gathered at the Lopez ...

Featured Boat of the Week - Cooper Prowler 10m 35' Aft Cabin!
Featured Boat of the Week - Cooper Prowler 10m 35' Aft Cabin!
Saturday, 16 July 2011

So you’ve been on the prowl for that first-rate, nicely priced, pre-owned vessel?
Pounce on this 1987 Cooper Prowler 10m before it gets away!

Walking with the Wounded
Walking with the Wounded
Saturday, 16 July 2011

As most of us do, I take customers at face value. We talk and through the process, we find out a bit about each other but sometimes we shouldn't just take things as we see them.
Prime example. At Boatshed Sussex, I have just finalised the sale...

James Wharram - Legendary Catamaran Designer
James Wharram - Legendary Catamaran Designer
Tuesday, 12 July 2011

Boatshed Plymouth is pleased to have listed a Wharram Tiki 26 catamaran at an asking price of £6,950. The Tiki 26 was designed for those who want to do more serious coastal cruising. She can be trailed and easily beached (to step off in ankle...

New Harbourmaster at Island Harbour Isle of Wight
New Harbourmaster at Island Harbour Isle of Wight
Monday, 11 July 2011

It’s often said that ‘you can’t keep a good man down’ well this one we simply can’t, Frank Gelder who founded Boatshed Cowes in 2007 and pushed it to one of the top performing Boatshed Offices within the group within 3 years is back ! ...

AIS – Features, Benefits and Free Local Feed (Part II)
AIS – Features, Benefits and Free Local Feed (Part II)
Wednesday, 06 July 2011

Part I of this article was a general introduction to AIS and the free AIS website. In this article we’ll examine how AIS works and the benefits of AIS to seafarers.

AIS – Features, Benefits and Free Local Feed (Part I)
AIS – Features, Benefits and Free Local Feed (Part I)
Wednesday, 06 July 2011

Boatshed Dartmouth are pleased to make available to their customers a free AIS feed from an associate company, TerraMar Networks. The area covered by the free AIS receiver extends from Start Point to Weymouth, South to Cherbourg and West to Plymo...

The Fourth SEA Property  Phuket Multihull Championship July 15 - 17 2011
The Fourth SEA Property Phuket Multihull Championship July 15 - 17 2011
Tuesday, 05 July 2011

Now in its fourth fantastic year the SEA Property Multihull Championship in conjunction with the Ao Chalong Yacht Club, is taking place from 15-17 July. This event is Asia’s biggest multihull regatta offering superb racing conditions in a unique...

Boatshed Newport watches The Trans-Atlantic Race, and old friends on The Maltese Falcon!
Boatshed Newport watches The Trans-Atlantic Race, and old friends on The Maltese Falcon!
Tuesday, 05 July 2011

This week saw the start of the Trans-Atlantic Race 2011, with a host of yachts leaving Newport, Rhode Island between June 26th and July 3rd. 26 yachts started through three start days, one of them with some special relations for Boatshed Newport....

Bracewell 41 Launch!
Bracewell 41 Launch!
Sunday, 03 July 2011

Bracewell Boatworks launched another Bracewell 41 Performance Trawler (built on the Camano 41 Keelform hull design) Tuesday 28 June, sold by Waterline Boats of Seattle. The proud new owners are Rod and Becky Nowlin (pictured above). Becky christen...

Dry Stack Facility – On the River Dart!
Dry Stack Facility – On the River Dart!
Saturday, 02 July 2011

With moorings and marina berths still in short supply on the beautiful River Dart, a great alternative facility is available at Blackness Marine. Located on the banks of the West side of the River Dart, between East Cornworthy and Dittisham, Black...

Chichester Harbour Events - July
Chichester Harbour Events - July
Friday, 01 July 2011

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Boatshed - Chez vous ....... Partout.
Boatshed - Chez vous ....... Partout.
Thursday, 30 June 2011

Boatshed - Chez vous ..... Partout

Featured Boat of the Week - Hallberg-Rassy 41 Center Cockpit Ketch
Featured Boat of the Week - Hallberg-Rassy 41 Center Cockpit Ketch
Thursday, 30 June 2011

Tired of the rat race? This boat can take you away from it all……..

Click Here to view details of this Hallberg Rassy 41 blue-water world cruiser.

Boatshed North Wales visit Holyhead Coastguard Station
Boatshed North Wales visit Holyhead Coastguard Station
Tuesday, 28 June 2011

Andy Wood, a Yacht Broker at Boatshed North Wales, was treated to a guided tour of Holyhead Coastguard Station.

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