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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.

Boatshed Suffolk invite you to Push the Boat out this May
Boatshed Suffolk invite you to Push the Boat out this May
Friday, 06 May 2016

On May Saturday 21st and Sunday 22nd, Boatshed Suffolk would like you to join them to 'Push the boat out' at Shotley Marina.

Boatshed's Top 5 Boats
Boatshed's Top 5 Boats
Tuesday, 03 May 2016

With over 1800 boats for sale on Boatshed.com last week we thought you'd be interested to know what our Top 5, most viewed boats were.

Where to find Boatshed this May
Where to find Boatshed this May
Thursday, 28 April 2016

As well as our local offices the team from Boatshed like to get out and about, so here is where you will find us this May.

Boathooks – We love to hate them!
Boathooks – We love to hate them!
Wednesday, 27 April 2016

Do you have a boathook on board and do you use it?

Let Boatshed make the search for your ideal boat easy
Let Boatshed make the search for your ideal boat easy
Tuesday, 26 April 2016

Are you using Boatshed's new 'Saved Searches' tool. Quite simply, when looking for a boat on any Boatshed website, you can save your search and then receive a e-mail when a new boat/s matches your requirements.

Jump aboard a Round Britain Voyage and help raise funds for Macmillan Cancer Support
Jump aboard a Round Britain Voyage and help raise funds for Macmillan Cancer Support
Monday, 25 April 2016

Imagine sailing around our wonderful coastline, enjoying the ever-changing scenery and wildlife, experiencing the challenges of tidal currents, rocks and sand banks, and entering our many historical ports from the sea. Whilst being part of a f...

Canal Users Now "Share the Space" with Poetry
Canal Users Now "Share the Space" with Poetry
Friday, 22 April 2016

Have you heard the new word on the street that there are now new words on the… er…. towpath? Yes, in London, where the streets are paved with gold, some canal towpaths are now paved in poetry. ‘Waterlines’ is a new initiative from The Cana...

From the Galley - EASY BOAT BREAD RECIPE
From the Galley - EASY BOAT BREAD RECIPE
Tuesday, 19 April 2016

If you are looking to bake bread onboard your boat, this easy to follow recipe has been tried and tested by the Boatshed Team.

For Sale....Boatshed Guernsey
For Sale....Boatshed Guernsey
Friday, 15 April 2016

Are you looking to run your own business with the backing, training and support of a global organisation? Then why not look into ownership of a Boatshed franchise?

Boatbid auction starts this Friday 15th April at 9am
Boatbid auction starts this Friday 15th April at 9am
Tuesday, 12 April 2016

The next auction commences on Friday 15th April at 9am and runs until Tuesday 19th April at 7pm. There are 55 boats for sale in sail, power, river and inland boats.

Spanglish in Barcelona and lots of boats in Florida
Spanglish in Barcelona and lots of boats in Florida
Thursday, 07 April 2016

So we’re already March and the UK’s warming up. I was very fortunate to be asked by National Association of Marine Industries (ANEN), to attend their annual conference in Barcelona.

Boatbid Auction - APRIL 2016 - Boats Preview
Boatbid Auction - APRIL 2016 - Boats Preview
Monday, 04 April 2016

The next auction takes place between 15th to 19th April 2016, here's a preview of some of the boats entered into the auction:

How Safe is Your Canal Boat from Fire?
How Safe is Your Canal Boat from Fire?
Thursday, 31 March 2016

In January a man died in a boat fire on the canal in Bradford on Avon. The tragedy was reported in the local and national press. Several fire crews from the surrounding area attended the blaze but could not save the man. The cause of the fire is s...

Spotlight on Hull no.1 Silverette
Spotlight on Hull no.1 Silverette
Wednesday, 30 March 2016

This week the Boatshed special mention spotlight is on an immaculate Silverette Hull no. 1. Who has previously been owned by Robbie Coltrane who sailed her round the Scottish Isles.

For Sale - Boatshed Chichester
For Sale - Boatshed Chichester
Monday, 28 March 2016

Our franchise in Chichester UK is available to buy. Established in 2004 it is looking for an enthusiastic broker to re establish it's foothold in the Chichester broker scene.

Hurricane Katie Wreaks Havoc on Boat Owners!
Hurricane Katie Wreaks Havoc on Boat Owners!
Monday, 28 March 2016

Any boat owner will recognise this as a very sad sight!

Where to find Boatshed this March and April
Where to find Boatshed this March and April
Friday, 25 March 2016

As well as our local offices the team from Boatshed like to get out and about, so here is where you will find us this March / April.

Fabulous Quarter Tonner - Reduced for 3 weeks only
Fabulous Quarter Tonner - Reduced for 3 weeks only
Thursday, 24 March 2016

The owners of this lovely Quarter Tonner have reduced the asking price to just €11,000 for a 3-week period ending 13 April 2016. If not sold she will be taken off the market and put into storage.

Under the Bonnet - Are you using all the new features?
Under the Bonnet - Are you using all the new features?
Thursday, 24 March 2016

We want our customers to feel valued, informed and, well…… loved. Instead of us keeping all the useful information about boat sales to ourselves, we have developed some tools to allow our customers to keep themselves informed whilst selling a...

Sail boat IN Grenada - a follow up on 'Annie of Orford'
Sail boat IN Grenada - a follow up on 'Annie of Orford'
Wednesday, 23 March 2016

In December 2015 we wrote a blog post about James Muggoch a Londoner who bought bought 'Annie of Orford', a David Sadler Frigate from Corinne at Boatshed Isle of Wight in February 2015.

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