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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.

From the Galley - CATTEWATER SALAD
From the Galley - CATTEWATER SALAD
Thursday, 30 May 2013

A colourful salad made from the odds and ends in your veg locker. You can use a variety of veg and grated finely mixed with some sweet salad, sharp bit of onions and balsamic vinegar its a good healthy meal which goes really well with smoked fish,...

CRUISING TIPS: Grocery shopping delivered right to your gunwhales!
CRUISING TIPS: Grocery shopping delivered right to your gunwhales!
Wednesday, 29 May 2013

When it comes to the summer months and school holidays, we like to go off cruising for several weeks/months at a time and go where the wind takes us. We pack our bags and move all the troops on-board and start our adventures.

Round the Island this weekend
Round the Island this weekend
Wednesday, 29 May 2013

So; this weekend sees the annual J.P. Morgan Asset Management Round the Island Race, organised by the Island Sailing Club. The small town of Cowes is expecting over 1,700 boats for the event taking place on the Solent on Saturday 1st June 2013. Wi...

June Boat Auction - Preview boats
June Boat Auction - Preview boats
Tuesday, 28 May 2013

The next boat auctions starts on June 19th at 09.00 GMT 2013.

From the Galley - BEETROOT HUMMUS
From the Galley - BEETROOT HUMMUS
Tuesday, 21 May 2013

This is a great Dish to impress your fellow sailors when you invite them round for drinks on an anchorage, also it can be done really cheaply and there are so many variations you can make with chick peas, beans when you are on a long distance pas...

From the Galley - HURD's DEEP FRITTATA
From the Galley - HURD's DEEP FRITTATA
Friday, 17 May 2013

This dish is really a cross between the French dish Tartiflette, Spanish dish Tortilla and a Frittata. Called Hurd's Deep as I was making it one day when we saw a 35 foot basking shark off Alderney near Hurd's Deep Channel, so the names stuck ever...

Invitation to Try A Boat Free! Dartmouth
Invitation to Try A Boat Free! Dartmouth
Wednesday, 15 May 2013

Try A Boat Free! returns to the South Embankment, Dartmouth Bank Holiday weekend Saturday May 25th and Sunday May 26. The event is open from 10am to 4pm and a choice of boats will be ashore and on the water. Qualified skippers will be taking visit...

Boating with children
Boating with children
Wednesday, 15 May 2013

With the half term holidays fast approaching you may be thinking about taking the family on a boat, or looking for some water-themed activities. But how do you keep them entertained on board?

Boatshed goes responsive
Boatshed goes responsive
Monday, 13 May 2013

Boatshed goes Responsive!
Today, nearly 30% of Boatshed's traffic is mobile. By the end of next year, this may exceed 50% Tablet sales are expected to exceed 100 million this year. Smartphones, of course, are also a hot commodity, with the ...

New Instructions – Romilly for sale
New Instructions – Romilly for sale
Wednesday, 08 May 2013

Boatshed Dartmouth are delighted to offer for sale a Romilly. Designed by Nigel Irens the Romilly was a smaller derivative of the larger Roxanne. As a day boat with occasional overnight stops the Romilly provides superb performance in a design tha...

How I changed my life – last week!
How I changed my life – last week!
Tuesday, 07 May 2013

Jane Robinson has just taken over Boatshed Torquay. She lives in Dartmouth and so has arranged to share an office with Paul Singer at Boatshed Dartmouth. They are based at Baltic Wharf, Totnes, where boaters can also access lift out, storage, dry ...

Two great Westerly yachts - just listed.
Two great Westerly yachts - just listed.
Thursday, 02 May 2013

They say that good things come in twos. Well BoatshedPlymouth.com are very pleased to be able to offer two very well presented Westerly yachts which are both new on the market.

A change of lifestyle opportunity - River Ferry
A change of lifestyle opportunity - River Ferry
Thursday, 02 May 2013

Do you fancy a change of pace - A new lifestyle on the borders of Devon and Cornwall?

The ship's cat
The ship's cat
Monday, 29 April 2013

Cats have been found aboard ships since early times, accompanying explorers, merchants and navies. Popular for rodent control, the cat would get the rat before the rats and mice could eat the crew’s food supply or any edible cargo. They also of...

Licensed to cruise – what does it mean?!
Licensed to cruise – what does it mean?!
Wednesday, 24 April 2013

Most of the inland waterways in Britain are looked after by the Canal and River Trust and to use these navigations you will need to purchase an annual licence. Licences can be paid for in monthly instalments, or in a one-off payment. Paying an...

Get started with your own Boatshed business
Get started with your own Boatshed business
Sunday, 21 April 2013

Are you ready for a change in 2013? Boatshed.com is growing and we are looking for people with a passion for boats looking for a change in career, as well as existing marine businesses to join us.

Completion of the Restoration of ‘Pilgrim’ BM45
Completion of the Restoration of ‘Pilgrim’ BM45
Sunday, 21 April 2013

A bright Spring day in Brixham marked the transition from restoration to operations for ‘Pilgrim’ BM45 one of the last remaining Brixham trawlers. Built in 1895 in Uphams Yard in Brixham, Pilgrim cost less than £640 to build, which today has ...

How to buy a boat? The process
How to buy a boat? The process
Saturday, 20 April 2013

Before you travel to view a boat, check out all pictures and video of every boat for sale. Our brokers take all their own pictures so you can see the up to date information and full inventory of each boat.

Thinking of selling your boat?
Thinking of selling your boat?
Saturday, 20 April 2013

If you are thinking of selling your boat, then have a chat to one of our Boatshed Brokers and they will explain how Boatshed can help sell your boat and what they will do for you.

Looking for a floating Casino?
Looking for a floating Casino?
Friday, 19 April 2013

Whilst Gambling in Cyprus is currently illegal the Cyprus President, Nicos Anastasiades has recently declared that he is prepared to allow casinos to operate in Cyprus in an effort to boost revenue. It’s hardly likely to turn the island into a L...

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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.