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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.

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!!

From the Galley - CAMEMBERT AND SPINACH TORTILLA
From the Galley - CAMEMBERT AND SPINACH TORTILLA
Thursday, 03 March 2016

With Mother's Day on Sunday, this would be an ideal lunch to serve onboard if you are planning a day on the water as a Mother's Day treat - alternatively, even if there isn't a mum onboard - you will really enjoy this easy to make dish 'fr...

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...

Helmsman Trawlers 31 Camano - Featured in SEA Magazine
Helmsman Trawlers 31 Camano - Featured in SEA Magazine
Saturday, 27 February 2016

That's right! The Helmsman Trawlers 31 Camano is featured in SEA Magazine's March 2016 issue. If this issue is not in your inbox or your mailbox it can be found on news stands now.

Boatbid.com FEB 2016 Auction Now Live!
Boatbid.com FEB 2016 Auction Now Live!
Friday, 12 February 2016

Bidding has just begun for the FEB 2016 Boatbid!

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.

From the Galley - INDULGENT BREAKFAST PORRIDGE #NationalBreakfastWeek
From the Galley - INDULGENT BREAKFAST PORRIDGE #NationalBreakfastWeek
Thursday, 28 January 2016

It's #NationalBreakfastweek this week and porridge is a fantastic food when you're on passage.

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...

Helmsman Trawlers New 31 Camano …
Helmsman Trawlers New 31 Camano …
Tuesday, 26 January 2016

featured in the February issue of Pacific Yachting - find it on newsstands now!Check out the ON BOARD POWER article by Peter A. Robson, entitled Helmsman Trawlers 31 Camano – The 31 Camano is back in production and better than ever. The arti...

Boatshed Marina and Boatyard commercial partnerships
Boatshed Marina and Boatyard commercial partnerships
Friday, 01 January 2016

An ongoing commercial relationship with Boatshed.com that is working with marinas and boayards across a range of international locations.

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....

56 point boat check
56 point boat check
Thursday, 24 December 2015

At Boatshed we are always thinking of ways to help people sell their boats more efficiently and providing a better service to both seller and purchaser.

Fancy a dip this Christmas?
Fancy a dip this Christmas?
Friday, 18 December 2015

If you fancy a dip in the sea at Christmas, you are either brave/daft or raising money for charity – after all who would want to leave the comfort of their over warm homes to jump into icy waters if it wasn’t for charity!?

Visit Boatshed at the Southampton Boat show 2015
Visit Boatshed at the Southampton Boat show 2015
Sunday, 13 September 2015

Europe’s largest festival of boating sails into Southampton and Boatshed.com are on their regular stand BO53 enjoying the fun. The Southampton Boat Show is now Europe’s largest outdoor festival of boating with over 2km of pontoons . Now in its...

Look Insurance and Boatshed join forces to announce new partnership program
Look Insurance and Boatshed join forces to announce new partnership program
Wednesday, 09 September 2015

Look insurance Services today announce it has entered into a strategic partnership with Boatshed. The partnership program will see Look insurance Services providing yacht insurance quotations for Boatshed UK clients and allows a special discount f...

BOATSHED OFFER: 10% discount, LOOK Boat Insurance
BOATSHED OFFER: 10% discount, LOOK Boat Insurance
Tuesday, 08 September 2015

We are delighted to announce that Look Insurance Services has joined Boatshed's Preferred Partners scheme, offering marine and boating insurance to UK based and registered pleasure boats. As one of the leading marine insurers,Look is ideally plac...

Boatshed Newsletter Summer 2015
Boatshed Newsletter Summer 2015
Friday, 05 June 2015

Boatshed Newsletter Summer 2015 - we have news and articles including - WIN a PADDLEBOARD Competition - How does Boatshed sell boats twice as fast? - News from America - The Truth about the used boat market - Life on a cana...

Market Report Summer 2015
Market Report Summer 2015
Thursday, 04 June 2015

Many of the conditions and trends in the international used boat market that I reported upon in November 2014 continue and remain highly relevant to boat sales today. Overall, the market can be summarised as follow:

New Boatshed Offices and Brokers
New Boatshed Offices and Brokers
Thursday, 04 June 2015

The Boatshed Network continues to grow: We are delighted to welcome to the group:
Paul Diffin at Boatshed Lancashire in UK, Rolv Reissiger at Boatshed Penang in Malaysia, Edward Kay at Boatshed Riviera in France, Billy and Jo Hallam at Boatshe...

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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.