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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 SWANWICK, BURSLEDON and WARSASH REGATTA
2011 SWANWICK, BURSLEDON and WARSASH REGATTA
Tuesday, 06 September 2011

Saturday 3rd September saw the 141st Swanwick, Bursledon and Warsash Regatta held on the river Hamble get off to a great start, with dry weather, an afternoon high tide and crowds and crowds of sailors, local families it all helped to make a gre...

Chichester Harbour Events - September
Chichester Harbour Events - September
Friday, 02 September 2011

We have a bumper crop of events this month. There are just a few places left on the last of the Terror sailing trips for this season. There are two new talks, Queen Elizabeth's Forgotten Fleet on the 13th and Managing the AONB on the 21st. Also do...

Boatshed Dartmouth Supports Kingsbridge Show
Boatshed Dartmouth Supports Kingsbridge Show
Thursday, 01 September 2011

Kingsbridge Show takes place on the first weekend of September and always attracts a large crowd. Boatshed Dartmouth are pleased to support this important local annual event and will once again be exhibiting at the show to be held on Saturday 3rd ...

Living Aboard - Part 1 Costs
Living Aboard - Part 1 Costs
Wednesday, 31 August 2011

Following Phil's previous blog post about choosing a liveaboard boat you may also be wondering, how much does it cost to live on a boat?

2011 PSP Southampton Boat Show update
2011 PSP Southampton Boat Show update
Tuesday, 30 August 2011

We’re all very excited about the PSP Southampton Boat Show and the Boatshed stand at the show.

Harry's Arctic Heroes
Harry's Arctic Heroes
Tuesday, 30 August 2011

I know that I have been going on about this and, from the deafening silence that I see in the form of responses, I would imagine that you are all pretty fed up with it.
Below is a transcript from Jeremy Clarkson's column in last Saturday's Sun...

Boatshed.com at the PSP Southampton boat show 2011
Boatshed.com at the PSP Southampton boat show 2011
Monday, 29 August 2011

Come and meet the Boatshed.com team at this years PSP Southampton boat show.

Boatshed Medway review the Fairline Phantom 48
Boatshed Medway review the Fairline Phantom 48
Sunday, 28 August 2011

The modern Fairline Phantom 48 long range cruiser really epitomises British Boat Building at it’s best. I am lucky enough to have been on board, photographed and had a lovely cruise on a couple of these magnificent long range motor cruisers. ...

Government urges councils to increase houseboat moorings
Government urges councils to increase houseboat moorings
Saturday, 27 August 2011

The government is offering councils financial incentives to allow more moorings for houseboats on waterways.

Sneaking into the pits
Sneaking into the pits
Saturday, 27 August 2011

The British Powerboat Festival arrives in Cowes this weekend. So we could not resist a visit to the pits before the races start to get a feel for the action to come and to promote Boatshed! If you happen to be on the Isle of Wight this August Bank...

Buying a boat during the Autumn and Winter months
Buying a boat during the Autumn and Winter months
Friday, 26 August 2011

It used to be said that the best time to buy a used boat was during autumn and winter, because boat owners once they decide to sell the expenses rack up for marina berths, yard fees and general maintenance. If you are looking to sell your boat, th...

Waterline Boats / Boatshed Seattle - Recently Reduced Boats!
Waterline Boats / Boatshed Seattle - Recently Reduced Boats!
Thursday, 25 August 2011

It’s Official!

Boatshed Yacht Brokerage business re-sale brings new business owners for Boatshed Cowes on the Isle of Wight
Boatshed Yacht Brokerage business re-sale brings new business owners for Boatshed Cowes on the Isle of Wight
Wednesday, 24 August 2011

If you have ever visited Cowes on the Isle of Wight on the South coast of the UK, with one of the most famous stretches of water, (the Solent), you might have walked past the Boatshed Cowes yacht Brokerage office on the Cowes high street.

The John Davis Memorial Fund
The John Davis Memorial Fund
Wednesday, 24 August 2011

Background to the John Davis Memorial Fund

It’s Dartmouth Regatta
It’s Dartmouth Regatta
Monday, 22 August 2011

Port of Dartmouth Royal Regatta starts this Wednesday 24th August

Round the World in a RIB
Round the World in a RIB
Monday, 22 August 2011

Round the world superboat takes shape

Boat of the Week: ex-fishing boat live-aboard
Boat of the Week: ex-fishing boat live-aboard
Monday, 22 August 2011

This fishing vessel has been tastefully converted into a superb home, where the current owner has lived for the past four years. The attention to detail is, as Wayne Rooney would say, “gobsmacking” and the boat has all the trappings of a conte...

Canal Festivals
Canal Festivals
Sunday, 21 August 2011

In the pub the other evening, someone was commenting on how much fun the Canal Festivals had been this year and lamenting that the season was nearly over. We have enjoyed Cavalcade, Crick and Rickmansworth - missed the IWA National because of my b...

Featured Boat of the Week - Steel Motor Sailer!
Featured Boat of the Week - Steel Motor Sailer!
Friday, 19 August 2011

This 39’ Steel Motor Sailer is sure to Steel your heart!

Boatshed North Wales sponsors Abersoch Keelboat Week
Boatshed North Wales sponsors Abersoch Keelboat Week
Friday, 19 August 2011

Abersoch Keelboat Week kicks of this Sunday and Boatshed North Wales is delighted to be sponsoring this prestigious sailing event for the third year. This year is promising to be bigger and better than ever and the Regatta will also be the North ...

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