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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.
SV Traversay III - North West passage/St. Paul Island
Friday, 27 September 2013We anchored here at 0700 to allow a gale to pass by us, and also to position ourselves to exit the Bering Sea through Unimak Pass at the proper time to minimize issues with the currents. It's now 0830 and just beginning to show the grey light of d...
SV Traversay III - North West passage/Watching the Weather
Thursday, 26 September 2013Our friends Maurice and Katie were cruising these waters and many others in the days when it was really really difficult. They used sextant, chronometer and barometer considerable courage] rather than GPS, radar and weather forecasts. Katie told ...
Boatshed support Anna Wardley ..... Is she a human fish ?
Wednesday, 25 September 2013Neil Chapman from Boatshed.com decides to sail around the Isle of Wight singled-handed to follow Anna Wardley as she becomes the THIRD PERSON EVER to swim 60 miles around this Island.
SV Traversay III - North West passage/What's in a Nome?
Tuesday, 24 September 2013I'm sitting in Mike's Suds n' Soap on the main street of Nome, Alaska. When Larry returns with our overloaded laundry bag, we'll be able to do our laundry, write this Blog and have a drink. We got here just as it opened after our visit by US Custo...
SV Traversay III - North West passage/Cape Prince of Wales, Bering Strait
Saturday, 21 September 2013After our rounding Point Barrow, the helpful wind that had been with us from Tuk faded and left us motoring past Icy Cape by Captain Cook] and beyond.
From the Galley - FLAP JACK
Friday, 20 September 2013This gluten free, healthy, moorish snack makes a great bite in-between meals when sailing.
SV Traversay III - North West passage/Point Barrow
Thursday, 19 September 2013The Alaska coastline after Point Barrow still trends more to the west than to the south. Nonetheless the 40 degree heading change we made on passing the point is very significant psychologically: our course is now SOUTH of west rather than NORTH o...
PSP Southampton Boat Show
Wednesday, 18 September 2013Having a great time at the PSP Southampton Boat Show. It is very motivating to hear such positive feedback from customers and prospective owners. We are on stand D063 and would love to meet you.
SV Traversay III - North West passage/Saved from defeat!
Monday, 16 September 2013“After sailing much of the way from C.Bathurst to Tuk, we started the engine about 40 miles before Tuktoyaktuk as the winds faded. There was considerable vibration accompanied by water ingress around the prop-shaft seal. We established that we...
Yacht Charter company moves to sell boats
Saturday, 14 September 2013RYA sailing school and yacht charter company, Commodore Yachting is launching a new strand to its business at the PSP Southampton Boat Show. Working in conjunction with Boatshed Portsmouth, Commodore Yachting is one of the first sailing school an...
See you at the PSP Southampton Boat Show
Thursday, 12 September 2013So this weekend (in case you hadn’t noticed!) it’s the start of the PSP Southampton Boat Show, from 13th to 22nd September.
Are You Ready To Sell Your Boat? We Are!
Wednesday, 11 September 2013Southampton Boat Show is getting underway which must mean its getting near the end of the summer season. Maybe you are thinking of upgrading to a larger boat or maybe its just time for a change. Whatever the reason for selling your boat, Boatshed ...
PSP Southampton Boat Show...What to see and do.
Tuesday, 10 September 2013Looking for a plan of what to see at the PSP Southampton Boatshow ?We asked Boatshow "Veteran" Neil Chapman of Boatshed what he would do and see this year.......
PSP Southampton Boat Show...STAND DO63
Monday, 09 September 2013PSP Southampton Boat Show...STAND DO63
Boatshed теперь на русском
Thursday, 05 September 2013Boatshed now in Russian....(Boatshed теперь на русском)
SV Traversay III - North West passage/Cape Bathurst
Thursday, 05 September 2013One of the unusual features of this summer's ice situation is the movement of Beaufort Sea ice in a kind of clockwise gyre to clutter up the coast of Banks Island. On a bad day, it even extends across the mouth of Amundsen Gulf to Cape Bathurst an...
Gadget Test – Brolly Mate
Monday, 02 September 2013What is it?
From the Galley - BALTIMORE SUMMER DINNER PARTY
Saturday, 31 August 2013This is a colourful, fresh, tasty and taste bud provoking fresh and healthy dishes that all compliment each other. Goes well with Malbec wines and elderflower cordial.
Anti-chafe mooring line
Monday, 26 August 2013If you are leaving your boat on a mooring for long periods of time, using this chain and warp line prevents chafe and gives you peace of mind that in rough weather your boat wont wear through its mooring line.
From the Galley - PROVOLONE CHEESE
Sunday, 25 August 2013Great food comes from Argentina and this is one of their traditional dishes served up before the BBQ.
Sandra from Ruby's Rascal whose native country is Argentina shared this recipe with me, found this cheese in a specialist Italian Deli near C...
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