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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.

Dubai Pre Owned Boatshow NOW OPEN
Dubai Pre Owned Boatshow NOW OPEN
Sunday, 24 November 2013

Despite the delayed start, the Dubai Used Boatshow is now open and things are in full swing down at Dubai Creek. The pre-owned Boatshow designed to display Dubai's buoyant second-hand boat market has opened after being delayed by the weekend's ba...

82,000 boats needed by 2015 -UPDATED SHOW DELAY
82,000 boats needed by 2015 -UPDATED SHOW DELAY
Monday, 18 November 2013

82,000 boats needed by 2015!

Cruising abroad with your Dog
Cruising abroad with your Dog
Tuesday, 12 November 2013

With the new rules introduced in January 2012 it has made it much easier to travel with your UK dog abroad. We have two dogs, two Jack Russell crosses, both sisters Poppet and Gimble, now nearly 7 years old. They have done thousands of miles at se...

Why nobody goes cruising in the Canary Islands
Why nobody goes cruising in the Canary Islands
Friday, 08 November 2013

In Las Palmas we met a Danish cruiser, who lived on her boat in Las Palmas Marina. She had bought the boat in Spain six years earlier, had sailed it down to Las Palmas, and now the boat had never since been out of the marina.

The Softer Side of Boatshed - EPISODE 2
The Softer Side of Boatshed - EPISODE 2
Tuesday, 29 October 2013

You may remember a blog from just over a year ago about two special dogs that we have been sponsoring for some time from Dogs Trust (details of the previous blog can be found at the bottom of this page).

Boatshed support Anna Wardley ..... Is she a human fish ?
Boatshed support Anna Wardley ..... Is she a human fish ?
Wednesday, 25 September 2013

Neil 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.

PSP Southampton Boat Show...What to see and do.
PSP Southampton Boat Show...What to see and do.
Tuesday, 10 September 2013

Looking 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
PSP Southampton Boat Show...STAND DO63
Monday, 09 September 2013

PSP Southampton Boat Show...STAND DO63

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...

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.

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.

PRODUCT TEST - Silky Deep Clean
PRODUCT TEST - Silky Deep Clean
Thursday, 18 April 2013

Thinking of selling your boat? Prepare your boat ready for sale or ready for a brand new season after a very harsh winter.

From the Galley - LENTIL CURRY
From the Galley - LENTIL CURRY
Wednesday, 17 April 2013

When we're at sea we always like to cook proper food. This meal always tastes great at sea and its easy to cook in a lively chop.

From the Galley - CONFIT DU CANARD CASSEROLE
From the Galley - CONFIT DU CANARD CASSEROLE
Wednesday, 10 April 2013

We like to eat proper food at sea, and this particular Casserole was made during a NE 5/6 beating to windward heading out from the Thames estuary down Prices Channel towards North Foreland.

Boat safety: What the beep?!
Boat safety: What the beep?!
Monday, 08 April 2013

Last week a mother and her daughter (aged 10) died of suspected carbon monoxide poisoning. Three people were on board the boat on Windermere and early enquiries suggested a faulty generator could have been to blame.

Cyprus -  Gone to the Dogs?  Not Likely.....
Cyprus - Gone to the Dogs? Not Likely.....
Friday, 05 April 2013

Cyprus after the banking crisis is still alive and kicking as people turned out in their thousands to attend a charity concert. Admission to the day-long event in Nicosia- organised by Cyprus Aid - was free but revellers were asked to donate item...

Getting your sail boat ready for sea
Getting your sail boat ready for sea
Sunday, 24 March 2013

The process of getting your boat ready for sea is a therapeutic and systematic approach, I love the fact myself and my partner work away with no talking getting the boat ready. We tend to use the same mental check list for a small or long trip as...

The On the Water Bus is starting its next mission...
The On the Water Bus is starting its next mission...
Wednesday, 19 December 2012

With the success of British sportsmen and women in sailing, canoeing and rowing during the Olympics and Paralympics, the time could not be better to encourage new and more people into boating.

Boat Retailers and Brokers Code of Practice
Boat Retailers and Brokers Code of Practice
Tuesday, 11 December 2012

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