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Class 40 Event NORMANDY CHANNEL RACE is on

The Mary Rose, one of the most famous ships in the world, is soon to be “listed” by Boatshed Port Solent! Not only will she be the oldest ship to appear on our recently updated website, but she will be the most valuable – we are looking for ...

Weil’s Disease (Leptospirosis) – As the boatshedkent.com yacht broker I am selling all sorts of different boats including barges, narrow boats and cruisers that are mostly for canals, rivers and inland waterways. During my travels in and aroun...

JULES VERNE TROPHY Groupama (CREWED ROUND THE WORLD VIA THE THREE CAPES)

After a grueling few days at the coal face of computer technology Neil & Mandy Chapman along with David Fryer & Jon Dyer have completed the first stages of training and set up of BoatshedViareggio.com . David and Jon have a long history i...

The recently published April issue of “Sailing Today” magazine includes a full boat test on the actual “Seadog 30 Ketch” that is currently listed for sale by “Boatshed Hayling Island”.

Boatshed Dartmouth are delighted to offer for sale the Van de Stadt designed ‘Admirals Tender’ that was the finalist in the Motor Boat of the Year Awards 2010 (Traditional and Retro category). The Admirals Launch is perfect for anyone looking ...

Since moving to our new premises in Cowes high street, Boatshed Cowes is the talk of the town. With Cowes on the Isle of Wight being the centre of world sailing, it was obvious we needed to be associated with a reputable Charter sailing centre. ...

The array of electronic goodies and gadgets available for boats is mind blowing and the advertising for them seems to insist you’d be foolish to venture out without all of them so Boatshed Plymouth called by “Just Right” one of this year’s...

Valentines day holds the interests of many people but this year the 33rd Americas cup was won by BMW Oracle Racing. This is the first time an American Team has won the event since 1992 when America3 was all powerful in San Diego.

At this time of year we do have to venture out on many a cold day and Boatyards can be somewhat. The Boatshedmedway area is based along the River Medway in Kent and the wind is locally known for being somewhat viscious. As the River Medway passe...

Win a free 12-month berth at Plymouth’s boutique Sutton Harbour Marina

The Portugal News reported on the 23rd January 2010 that foreign residents are expected to number 200,000 by 2030.

The vacancy of Manager has come up with Boatshed BVI’s Team on the island of Tortola in the British Virgin Islands which will also involve helping out the Yacht Charter team when required BVI Yacht Charters.

Alex Bennett, International Professional Yachtsman, announced on the 1st of February that he will be competing in the Round Britain & Ireland Race 2010!

We need your help to save two magnificent craft who are facing an uncertain future.

When people try and explain the science behind how a yacht sails, comparison is invariably made to an aeroplane wing. The principle behind the wing is that differences in pressure between both sides creates lift and as the plane moves forwards thu...

Plymouth Chandlers Mount Batten Boathouse who are almost next door to Boatshed Plymouth are running a Raymarine Radar and Electronic Navigation Training Course at the Mount Batten Centre in Plymouth on 19th and 20th March. This 2 day course gives...

Waterline Boats is participating in the Big Seattle Boat Show – the largest show on the west coast. We’ll display new Mariner Yachts (37 Pilothouse and 42 Classic trawlers), a new Bracewell Pacesetter 540, and two Camano trawlers (2006 Camano ...

As yacht brokers we do try to help out wherever we can but occasionally you get asked a question about boats which you’ve never come across before so when one of our customers recently asked us about repairing some damage to interior woodwork on...