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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.
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Buy a boat in France with Boatshed and enjoy guaranteed income from rentals
Friday, 28 June 2019By teaming up with Canalous, the leading French boat builder and hire fleet operator, Boatshed is bringing the best out of boat ownership in France.
Get browsing and get ready to bid – it’s Boatshed’s Summer 2019 Boat Auction!
Wednesday, 12 June 2019At Boatshed, our mission is to make it easier for you to buy and sell boats. And with our next online boat auction set to start on July 12, you can view a fabulous selection of boats for sale in our online catalogue today.
It’s ‘adeus’ to the Azores, fishy tales and the one that got away!
Monday, 10 June 2019JUNE 10th – 700 miles to go – and we’re back onboard Supertaff again with Neil Chapman, Curt Mundy and Curt’s niece Shea as we embark on the next European leg of the Atlantic Rally Challenge.
Sailing through three centuries – and now for sale!
Thursday, 06 June 2019Indulge yourself – for a moment or much longer – as you take the helm of this vintage racing cruiser.
Why sailing is good for the Boatshed business
Tuesday, 04 June 2019If you’ve been following our news stories and blogs over the past few months, you’ll be aware that Boatshed founder Neil Chapman has been sailing the 41’ Supertaff more than usual just lately. And not without good cause!
Let’s share a ‘high five’ with Wendy for another great year!
Tuesday, 04 June 2019For someone who grew up about as far away from the sea as you can get in England, it may seem strange that Wendy Barker found her calling in the marine industry.
Neil Chapman starts the two handed ARC across the Atlantic to St Lucia
Tuesday, 27 November 2018Neil Chapman Co Founder and CEO of Boatshed.com is doing the double-handed ARC crossing from Las Palmas to St Lucia 2018 with Curt Mundy from Boatshed Ireland.
Earn 40% of our commission, join us with Boatshed Modular
Monday, 15 October 2018Boatshed, the world’s largest yacht brokerage, announces a new program — Modular Brokerage. This innovation creates a unique opportunity for those already in the marine industry and entrepreneurs to take on a share of brokerage commission on ...
Boatshed and GGR Race Village
Thursday, 28 June 2018Boatshed HQ team members are on location at the race Village in Les Sables-d'Olonne for the start of the Golden Globe Race on Sunday.
Boatshed are proud to be sponsors of the GGR and have sold several boats to race competitors
July Boatbid Auction
Monday, 14 May 2018The July BoatBid auction will run from the 13th to the 17th July 2018 .
Boatshed sponsor Antigua Classic Regatta - Windward Race / Monday
Monday, 23 April 2018The last racing day for the Antigua Classic Regatta had lighter winds with intervals of squally blustery conditions and heavy down pours. With a mixture of weather conditions throughout the race made interesting results for the last day.
Boatshed sponsor - Antigua Classic Regatta - Single Handed Race / Thursday
Thursday, 19 April 2018Skippers breifing for the single handed race was held at the Antigua Yacht Club. Basic rules include no autopilots to be used, all boats will have observers who will be situated on each boat to help in case of emergency.
Antigua Classic Regatta 2018 - Sponsored by Boatshed.com
Tuesday, 17 April 2018Boatshed sponsor The Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta, its got to be the No1 classic sailing event in the Caribbean.
Donating your boat to Sail 4 Cancer Charity
Tuesday, 17 April 2018At the end of 2017 we were approached by Chris Woods on behalf of the Keith Black Will Trust who wanted to donate his Colvic Countess 33 to Sail 4 Cancer. After considering whether to use her for our family sailing days it was eventually decided t...
Enda o'Coineen returns to Sables d'Olonne after 14500 miles non stop from New Zealand
Monday, 02 April 2018Enda o'Coineen from Galway arrived in Sables d'Olonne on his open 60 Le Souffle de Nord Team Ireland, non stop from New Zealand after his Vendéeboat was dismasted 300km south of New Zealand during the Vendée Globe. Enda finally completed the Ven...
First Boat Traffic Island launched in France
Sunday, 01 April 2018NRI inc (Nautical Roundabout Initiatives Inc) have launched a new traffic island type navigation system in the french port of Les Sables d'Olonne.
Les Sables d'Olonne is the home port of the legendary Vendée Globe Race, this makes Les...
The IMOCA Open 60 of the Estrella Damm Sailing Team launched
Saturday, 31 March 2018The IMOCA Open 60 of the Estrella Damm Sailing Team, has an exceptional pedigree and he knows well the course of the BWR: it is the boat with which Jean-Pierre Dick and Damian Foxall won the Barcelona World Race 2007 -08, under the colors ...
Boatshed Texas Partner
Wednesday, 14 March 2018Steve Black Boatshed Texas: “My 16’ Old Town Canoe with a Lean Green Lehr
propane gas outboard motor, perfect for Boatshed Texas media crew to go shoot photos & video of prospective listings (my favourite part of the business ;...
Helping with the cost of boat ownership
Wednesday, 14 March 2018Another thing we are committed to at Boatshed is reducing the costs of boat ownership for our customers. Boat buyers will, typically, spend about 20% of the price of a boat on necessary equipment, products and services within the first 12 months ...
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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.