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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.

Race Training
Race Training
Monday, 21 March 2011

A core element of the Clipper Race experience is the pioneering training programme which transforms novices and relatively inexperienced sailors into highly skilled racing yacht crew.
CLIPPER TRAINING has trained more than 2,000 people who int...

The Race
The Race
Monday, 21 March 2011

40,000 miles of ocean racing and around 450 people facing the challenge of a lifetime. When the starting gun goes off for the Clipper 11-12 Round the World Yacht Race in August 2011 the fleet of ten sleek, stripped down 68-foot yachts will embark ...

Eastwood Marina
Eastwood Marina
Monday, 21 March 2011

East Anglia is fast becoming a favourite location for leisure sailors. The River Yare boasts beautiful rural countryside and deep water moorings from the coast right into the heart of Norwich. The sea is about a two hour cruise away from Eastwoods...

Marina facilities
Marina facilities
Monday, 21 March 2011

Eastwood Marina on the River Yare at Brundall has been awarded two prestigious awards recognising the contribution the company is making within the Broadland Holiday Industry.

What makes a Classic Yacht?
What makes a Classic Yacht?
Monday, 21 March 2011

There are boats and then there are yachts with interesting histories.

Make Gibraltar your home port.
Make Gibraltar your home port.
Sunday, 20 March 2011

Many years ago I bought myself a Moody 31 at the London Boat Show. It was during a period in my career when I was based in London. "Shamal" was kept at Swanwick Marina on the Hamble a 2 hour drive from London. The Solent is a great place...

Nor'westing Magazine March Issue - NW Classics 37 Great Harbour
Nor'westing Magazine March Issue - NW Classics 37 Great Harbour
Saturday, 19 March 2011

Pick up the March Issue of Nor’westing Magazine to read the NW Classics article about our 2000 Great Harbour 37 Trawler.
Can’t get your hands on a Nor'westing? Click here to connect with our Waterline Boats Blog to download a PDF of the ...

Exactly what do you get for your survey fee?
Exactly what do you get for your survey fee?
Wednesday, 16 March 2011

So, you’ve decided to buy the boat of your dreams and now you need a survey. You phone up a number of surveyors to find out the cost. You read up on forums about people grumbling about what a survey costs. So what do you get with your survey and...

Waterline Boats / Boatshed Seattle Boats for Sale - Recently Reduced!
Waterline Boats / Boatshed Seattle Boats for Sale - Recently Reduced!
Sunday, 13 March 2011

Spring is upon us...and that means that the height of the NW boating season is just around the corner!
Check out these recently reduced vessels or give us a call! We are ready to arrange a viewing or answer any questions you may have about the...

Featured Boat of the Week - Eclipse 40 Sportfish Yacht
Featured Boat of the Week - Eclipse 40 Sportfish Yacht
Sunday, 06 March 2011

This boat could be your BEST CATCH!

Hayling Island pebbles tracked by scientists
Hayling Island pebbles tracked by scientists
Wednesday, 02 March 2011

Electronically-tagged pebbles have been scattered on the shore at Hayling Island, Hampshire, to track the movement of beach material.
The 2,600 flint pebbles along the 4.9 miles (8km) of coast will be tracked by scientists using GPS scanners. ...

Mr. Mustang and a Beautiful Girl called Joanine.
Mr. Mustang and a Beautiful Girl called Joanine.
Wednesday, 02 March 2011

If yachts were people Mr. Mustang and Joanine should really get together. He is strong, full of character, a man about the world who has seen and done everything, a sort of Bernie Ecclestone of the boating world. Mr. Mustang is a Renown offshor...

Chichester Harbour Events - March
Chichester Harbour Events - March
Wednesday, 02 March 2011

Join us for a great 10 mile walk on Saturday 12th right across the top of the harbour. This would be a good warm up walk if you are planning on booking the Festival of Harbour Walks in May. For more leisurely ways to learn about the harbour, try t...

A Real Wood Alternative to Teak Decking
A Real Wood Alternative to Teak Decking
Monday, 28 February 2011

Boatshed Dartmouth successfully sold a Moody 425 just before Christmas and her new owner decided that the cockpit seating and sole were really in need of attention as part of his refurbishment of the yacht. The curved nature of the seating had cau...

Featured Boat of the Week - Bavaria 49
Featured Boat of the Week - Bavaria 49
Saturday, 26 February 2011

Bavaria Yachts has been building yachts of high quality and value for more than three decades, earning their reputation as one of the top-ranked and largest state-of-the-art yacht builders in Europe.

Take the Plunge and become a Yacht Broker !
Take the Plunge and become a Yacht Broker !
Friday, 25 February 2011

For anyone wavering about work, thinking about employment or just inquisitive about a new income - then joining Boatshed Essex could be just the thing.

Préparation pour la saison
Préparation pour la saison
Friday, 25 February 2011

Préparation pour la saison.

Featured Boat of the Week - Bayliner 4518 Motoryacht
Featured Boat of the Week - Bayliner 4518 Motoryacht
Saturday, 19 February 2011

This Bayliner 4518 Flybridge Motoryacht is on the hard and ready to launch following its recent hull cleaning and painting!
It’s a vessel that has a lot to offer...

Boot Holland 2011 boat show. 11-16 February
Boot Holland 2011 boat show. 11-16 February
Friday, 18 February 2011

Fred & Lard de Vos of Boatshed Holland part of the Boatshed Yacht Brokerage Group have recently finished the Boot Holland boat show.

Finngulf 41
Finngulf 41
Thursday, 17 February 2011

Finngulf 41 – Uncompromised Beauty and Speed

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