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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.

Capibara - Waiting in Bermuda
Capibara - Waiting in Bermuda
Friday, 30 May 2014

After almost 9 days at sea we made it to Bermuda last Saturday. We didn't move very fast (we averaged under a 100 nm a day), but it was one of the most comfortable offshore passages we've yet had.

MV Julia, missing crew member - Blood found in the galley
MV Julia, missing crew member - Blood found in the galley
Saturday, 24 May 2014

The Boatshed ketch Supertaff was en route from Alderney in the Channel Islands back towards Portsmouth UK when a mayday relay was heard over the radio. This concerned the case of a missing seaman on a bulk carrier, the M/V Julia. The skipper had ...

Capibara - Cruising and Racing
Capibara - Cruising and Racing
Sunday, 13 April 2014

I've never given racing a lot thought. Some times I encourage Henrik to trim the sails in order to get to shore faster, but besides that I don’t have much interest in yacht racing.

OPEN 60 Performance racing boat - REDUCED
OPEN 60 Performance racing boat - REDUCED
Tuesday, 25 March 2014

If you're looking to get onto the OPEN 60 racing circuit, this slightly older OPEN 60 carbon fibre CNB racing boat, with great pedigree at a sensible price, then don't overlook this boat.

Capibara - We love Barbados!
Capibara - We love Barbados!
Friday, 21 March 2014

Barbados is everything we thought back home the Caribbean would be! There are beautiful sandy beaches, nice restaurants and shops, and the most friendly, smiling, and courteous people we have met in the Caribbean.

Boatshed choose Miami Boat Show to roll out new technology
Boatshed choose Miami Boat Show to roll out new technology
Thursday, 06 February 2014

Boatshed is a British company that sells thousands of used boats a year.
Boatshed has now developed 3 new exciting products for 2014.

Boatshed Yacht Broker Awards 2014
Boatshed Yacht Broker Awards 2014
Friday, 10 January 2014

The Boatshed 2014 Conference was held at the Excel exhibition centre during the London boat show. Boatshed offices travelled to London to share best practice, discuss ideas and develop new strategy for 2014/15.

Boatshed Scotland scoops broker of the year award
Boatshed Scotland scoops broker of the year award
Thursday, 09 January 2014

Boatshed Scotland won the trophy for "Yacht Broker of the year" at the 2014 Boatshed Conference and Awards ceremony.

London Boat Show on stand E163
London Boat Show on stand E163
Friday, 03 January 2014

Boatshed.com will be on Stand E163 for the next 9 days.

Capibara - Christmas in the Carribbean
Capibara - Christmas in the Carribbean
Friday, 27 December 2013

To arrive in Martinique has turned out to be a bit of an anti-climax for both of us, even though we barely talked about anything else during the crossing or before for that matter. Martinique hasn't live up to our expectations, which for my part h...

New boat search for Boatshed
New boat search for Boatshed
Wednesday, 18 December 2013

There are various ways you can now search using different criteria.

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

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 ...

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.

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...

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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.