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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.

BUMPER ENTRIES for Septembers boat auction - VIEW CATALOGUE
BUMPER ENTRIES for Septembers boat auction - VIEW CATALOGUE
Wednesday, 13 August 2014

September is the biggest auction yet with 60+ boats all going under the hammer in 30 days. See auction dates here

US SV Angel Louise - The Spanish Rias in fog
US SV Angel Louise - The Spanish Rias in fog
Sunday, 10 August 2014

Hi Honorary Crew, Sue and I are in the center of Shellfishing industry of NW Spain. Mussels or Moules are big industry in Galicia.

Danish SV Capibara - Cars, boats, (trains), and planes
Danish SV Capibara - Cars, boats, (trains), and planes
Sunday, 10 August 2014

As probably a lot of men, Henrik has an interest for both cars, boats and planes, although his interest and devotion changes from time to time. When we had crossed the Atlantic, Henrik was so tired of sailing that he asked me, if we should leave t...

Next boat auction - Now accepting entries
Next boat auction - Now accepting entries
Monday, 04 August 2014

Due to popular demand we have brought forward our next boat auction and we're now accepting entries.

Boats, Cloaks and Catwalks….  Boatshed at Paris Fashion Week
Boats, Cloaks and Catwalks…. Boatshed at Paris Fashion Week
Friday, 01 August 2014

In October members of the Boatshed team traveled to Paris for Paris Fashion Week, as guests of Dato' Nancy Yeoh, the well-known international public relations guru. Fashion and boating enjoy a close association, and Boatshed is working with a...

UK and European VAT issues explained by a leading industry expert
UK and European VAT issues explained by a leading industry expert
Friday, 01 August 2014

This end-of-year review focuses on the VAT 'hot topics' of 2014 and offers a few ideas for boat buyers and sellers to consider for the next year.

Diary of 2015 Boatshed Events, Boat Shows and Regattas
Diary of 2015 Boatshed Events, Boat Shows and Regattas
Friday, 01 August 2014

Events, Boat Shows and Regattas in which Boatshed plan to participate, or which are of interest to our customers, during 2015.

How are we doing?  What customers think of our service
How are we doing? What customers think of our service
Friday, 01 August 2014

At Boatshed we encourage feedback from our customers, as a way of monitoring and improving the services we offer. Here are some recent comments we have received:

Capibara - Nobody can sail without a rig
Capibara - Nobody can sail without a rig
Saturday, 21 June 2014

Two times in this season one of our lower shrouds has broke. The first time it happened, we were at anchor in St. Barth. One morning we heard a bump on the deck, and it turned out that the rig fitting that is placed on the wire in the mast had sna...

Happy Boat Buyers at Boatshed Chichester
Happy Boat Buyers at Boatshed Chichester
Tuesday, 03 June 2014

This weekend saw two happy customers collect the keys for their new boats sold through Boatshed Chichester. Richard Martin, the local broker was kept on his toes as he completed the handovers.

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 - Salty Dawg rally, SSB chats, 200 miles from Bermuda
Capibara - Salty Dawg rally, SSB chats, 200 miles from Bermuda
Friday, 23 May 2014

After one week at sea, we still have nearly 200 nautical miles left to Bermuda. At the moment it looks like we'll arrive in Bermuda Saturday – just in time for the Champions League Final (If they care about that in Bermuda).

Capibara - Goodbye to Caribbean
Capibara - Goodbye to Caribbean
Friday, 09 May 2014

The season in the Caribbean is about to end. Many cruisers are on their way back to Europe after a one year Atlantic Circuit, and we will also leave the Caribbean in a week sailing with the Salty Dawg organisation – a free of charge gathering of...

Spirit of Penmar - Hi from US Virgin Islands
Spirit of Penmar - Hi from US Virgin Islands
Thursday, 24 April 2014

Some months have passed since our last newsletter and, whilst we haven’t covered a lot of sea miles, we have fulfilled our goal to cruise the northern Caribbean islands slowly, taking time to really get to know them, rather than ‘pass through...

How to Chat About Boats Instead of Getting a ‘Proper’ Job
How to Chat About Boats Instead of Getting a ‘Proper’ Job
Tuesday, 22 April 2014

Richard Martin is a Boatshed brokerage agent covering Chichester and Brighton. Ever since he can remember he has been fascinated with all things that float. I got in touch with Richard to find out how he manages to spend his days chatting about bo...

Capibara - Barbuda - Being at anchor versus being in a marina
Capibara - Barbuda - Being at anchor versus being in a marina
Thursday, 17 April 2014

Henrik and I often describe ourselves as marina animals. We always love being in a marina, and I’m the first to suggest going into a marina instead of anchoring up outside.

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.

Meet the team at Boatshed Lancashire
Meet the team at Boatshed Lancashire
Wednesday, 09 April 2014

Having never really visited lancashire inland before, we were winding our way down country lanes in bright sunshine dodging the showers and following canals heading towards Glasson basin Marina to interview a new yacht brokerage business which is ...

Capibara - Entertainment at the anchorage
Capibara - Entertainment at the anchorage
Tuesday, 08 April 2014

I’ve always thought it is fun to be at a busy anchorage, because something is always going on. Since you can’t sit at home and watch television, you can instead keep an eye on the other boats.

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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.