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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.

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!

How to buy a boat with BoatBid.com boat auctions
How to buy a boat with BoatBid.com boat auctions
Friday, 29 January 2016

BoatBid enables the boat buyer to bid with the confidence that any boat can be surveyed and sea trialed before you make the decision to purchase. The transaction is handled by one of Boatshed's brokers.

Boatshed's Boat of the month - 40 foot Blue water Cruiser
Boatshed's Boat of the month - 40 foot Blue water Cruiser
Tuesday, 26 January 2016

If you are looking for a serious Blue Water Cruiser that's ready to go for its next adventure. She's a spacious comfortable family boat, proven long distance cruiser with lots of gear, aft cabin, fully insulated to keep cooler in hot climates, cur...

January Boatbid Auction - Catalogue Preview
January Boatbid Auction - Catalogue Preview
Tuesday, 19 January 2016

The next auction runs from Friday 29th January until Tuesday 2nd February 2016

Boatshed 2016 Conference Report
Boatshed 2016 Conference Report
Thursday, 14 January 2016

This week saw the Boatshed 2016 2 day Conference held in Gosport at Hardy’s at Haslar Marina. There was representation from approximately 40 Boatshed locations, including the UK and Europe, along with a number of members of the Boatshed HQ team....

Capibara is once again afloat in Florida for Christmas
Capibara is once again afloat in Florida for Christmas
Wednesday, 30 December 2015

After spending six months in Denmark, we’re now once again back on the boat and ready to engage in new cruising adventures! In late November, we returned to the boat, which had been on the hard in Indiantown near Lake Okeechobee in southern Flor...

Avoiding pitfalls when buying and selling a used boat
Avoiding pitfalls when buying and selling a used boat
Tuesday, 29 December 2015

Buying and selling a boat can be quite a daunting process, not to mention emotional, especially if you are selling something that has given you a tremendous amount of fun, challenges and happiness over the years and has become close to your heart....

Boatshed; it’s a Family Affair…
Boatshed; it’s a Family Affair…
Monday, 21 December 2015

From the start, Boatshed has always been about promoting and harnessing those family values that most boaters share; spending time together afloat with family and friends; owning a beloved boat that becomes part of the family; weekends spent at an...

December Boatbid Auction - Starts on Friday 0900hrs!
December Boatbid Auction - Starts on Friday 0900hrs!
Tuesday, 08 December 2015

The December Boatbid auction starts this Friday at 0900hrs!

Christmas Sails and New Year Adventures
Christmas Sails and New Year Adventures
Tuesday, 08 December 2015

With all the talk of tinsel and turkey about to begin, we must not forget that enjoying time on the water happens whatever the weather.

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