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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.

Sea Legs & Boatshed Newport get kids out on the water!
Sea Legs & Boatshed Newport get kids out on the water!
Thursday, 15 September 2011

For the last few months, Boatshed Newport has been busy working with Sea Legs, a wonderful charity dedicated to getting under privileged children out on the water. For these children, who would not normally get such an opportunity, it is an amazi...

Living Aboard - Part 3 Continuous Cruising
Living Aboard - Part 3 Continuous Cruising
Wednesday, 14 September 2011

My last blog explored the mooring options that you have when deciding to live aboard. When you are looking for canal boats for sale you may be also be looking for a residential mooring. However, if you intend to become a continuous cruiser you cou...

Fizz and Ships
Fizz and Ships
Monday, 12 September 2011

This year’s PSP SOUTHAMPTON BOAT SHOW will play host to the impressive HMS Bulwark from 22 to 25 September. HMS Bulwark is an integral part of the Royal Navy’s fleet and is set to be a must-see attraction at the Show.

Featured Boat of the Week - Matthews 40 Sedan Classic Motor Yacht!
Featured Boat of the Week - Matthews 40 Sedan Classic Motor Yacht!
Saturday, 10 September 2011

A boat so nice we're featuring it twice! Step aboard and tour this Matthews 40 Sedan Motor Yacht at the Port Townsend Wooden Boat Festival - September 9-11. Waterline Boats / Boatshed Seatttle agent Gary Buck is there to welcome you aboard and tel...

Waterline Boats / Boatshed Seattle - Seattle Boats Afloat Show!
Waterline Boats / Boatshed Seattle - Seattle Boats Afloat Show!
Thursday, 08 September 2011

We’re There! On the water at the Seattle Boats Afloat Show.

PHUKET READY TO LAUNCH ON LINE CHECK IN FOR YACHTS
PHUKET READY TO LAUNCH ON LINE CHECK IN FOR YACHTS
Wednesday, 07 September 2011

PHUKET READY TO LAUNCH ON LINE CHECK IN FOR YACHTS

Welcome to the America's Cup teams
Welcome to the America's Cup teams
Tuesday, 06 September 2011

The crew at BoatshedPlymouth are getting ready to follow the nine teams as they battle for the America's Cup which starts in Plymouth on 10th September. This is the second leg of the competition and is a rare opportunity to see the racing at such ...

Living Aboard - Part 2 Moorings
Living Aboard - Part 2 Moorings
Tuesday, 06 September 2011

Following Phil's articles on choosing a boat to buy and choosing a suitable boat to liveaboard your next decision may be where to live. Most boats are not sold with a mooring, so while looking at boats for sale you should also be considering your ...

Americas Cup World Series Lands in Plymouth in less than a week
Americas Cup World Series Lands in Plymouth in less than a week
Tuesday, 06 September 2011

America's Cup sailing is coming to England, bringing many of the world's best sailors, competing on some of the most physically demanding boats in the world - the next generation, wing-sailed AC45 catamarans.

UK Rhino Charge
UK Rhino Charge
Tuesday, 06 September 2011

UK Rhino Charge. Sunday 11th September 2011.

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...

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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.