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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.
London's Boats are selling fast!
Monday, 11 June 2012Despite the early spring and a (so far) non-existent 'summer', Boatshed London has had an incredibly busy year.
Jubilation all round as hundreds get on the water
Sunday, 10 June 2012Over 340 people made the most of the British Marine Federation South West’s “On the Water” ‘Try A Boat Free!’ event which took place in Dartmouth over the Diamond Jubilee weekend. With the holiday celebrations adding to the feel of jub...
Camano Go To Guys – Open House!
Saturday, 09 June 2012Waterline Boats / Boatshed Seattle invites you
to a Camano 31 open house!
Highlights of the Queens Diamond Jubilee on the Thames, London
Friday, 08 June 2012Everyone turned out in great British spirit to watch the celebrations of the day. With historic and modern yachts from sail to steam, RNLI boats to Ambulance boats from Guernsey, Narrowboats, Barges and the fast modern day Clipper ferries, rowing ...
Historic Yachts displayed in London
Friday, 08 June 2012St Katherines Dock in London looked like an outdoor historic boat museum during the Diamond Jubilee celebrations for the Queen in London were on.
Free ebook: Boating in Essex
Thursday, 07 June 2012Do you like boating in Essex? Do you really know what is so great about boating in Essex? How to choose a boat? How to find a marina? Whether you’re new to boating or sailing, have been boating for years, or are new to Essex, there’s something...
New Instructions – Nicholson 31 for sale
Wednesday, 06 June 2012Boatshed Dartmouth are delighted to offer for sale a really very well presented Nicholson 31. The current owner has attended to her with meticulous detail and I would urge you please to look at the photos closely – like all classic beauties she ...
Water, Water everywhere.......
Thursday, 31 May 2012Many parts of the UK are currently subject to a hose-pipe ban as of midnight on April 4th, 2012. Effectively this prohibits the use of a hose-pipe for the purposes of washing your boat (or car or watering your garden).
Sailing: “The Antidote to Stress”.
Thursday, 31 May 2012Colin Stracey recently bought a Beneteau Oceanis 351 which was for sale with us at Boatshed Essex.
The Upper Reaches Of The River Hamble.
Monday, 28 May 2012It always surprises me that when I speak to people with boats on the River Hamble and those that live close to it, how many have never travelled further up-river than Bursledon bridge or at most the M27 bridge.
Ok, if you have a yacht or saili...
Boatshed Suffolk Sunday Lunch Draw Winner
Friday, 25 May 2012As promised we're pleased to announce the winner of the Boatshed Suffolk Sunday Lunch competition draw run at last Sunday’s Suffolk Boat Jumble in Trinity Park Ipswich is........... Sheila Barnes, winning a 3 course Sunday Lunch for two at our l...
Choosing a Boat – Part 1 Dinghies and Cruisers
Thursday, 24 May 2012At Boatshed Essex we have dinghies, traditional cruisers, trailer sailers, production cruisers, long-distance cruisers, cruiser-racers and multihull boats and catamarans for sale.
Latest news – Try A Boat Free Dartmouth June 2-3
Tuesday, 22 May 2012At Try A Boat Free in Dartmouth June 2-3rd we are offering the chance to win a ride on the Banana Shark Racing 34’ Marathon race boat! We are giving away six places to go out for a thrilling exhilarating ride on this 70mph race boat. Enter onlin...
A Great Day Out for the Boatshed Suffolk Team
Tuesday, 22 May 2012Sunday’s Suffolk Boat Jumble saw a great turn out at Trinity Park despite a bracing breeze, the rain stayed away and even the sun made an appearance in the mid afternoon. The Boat Jumble organisers were blown away with the number of stall holder...
New Instructions – Nauticat 43 for sale
Monday, 21 May 2012Boatshed Dartmouth are delighted to offer for sale a Nauticat 43. What more can I say about these fine Sparkman & Stephens designed, Finnish built yachts? Every time I go onboard I am still amazed at the volume inside – there is just so much...
TODAY: Come to Suffolk Boat Jumble and WIN a Sunday Lunch for two at the Butt and Oyster
Sunday, 20 May 2012Come and meet the Boatshed Suffolk Team at Ipswich boat jumble TODAY.
From 10.00 onwards.
Meet Boatshed Suffolk at The Suffolk Boat Jumble
Thursday, 17 May 2012Sunday May 20th 2012 will see the return of that Great Event: The Suffolk Boat Jumble
Fletcher Arrowsport 16 as a First Boat
Thursday, 17 May 2012Noel and Jayne recently bought a great value sports boat; a Fletcher Arrowsport 16 which was for sale with Boatshed Essex and kindly agreed to be interviewed for our blog.
Classic boat for sale - A piece of history for sale.
Thursday, 17 May 2012Just after the end of World War II the White Fish Authority were keen to re-start the cockle fishing industry. They designed and commissioned the building of 100 decked fishing boats with small aft wheel house, capable of collecting up to 6 tons o...
New Instruction- Westerly Griffin For Sale
Thursday, 17 May 2012Some nasty things occurred in 1980, like the assassination of John Lennon and Johnny Logan got to number 1 with “What`s another year”! On the upside though, GPS was introduced and this Westerly Griffon started out in life and it really is some...
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