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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.

Free ebook: Boating in Essex
Free ebook: Boating in Essex
Thursday, 07 June 2012

Do 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
New Instructions – Nicholson 31 for sale
Wednesday, 06 June 2012

Boatshed 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 ...

The Watery World of the Crick Boat Show
The Watery World of the Crick Boat Show
Wednesday, 06 June 2012

I’ve never been there before but 2012 was the 13th year of the Crick Boat Show. I went with my husband and two young daughters so we left our boat and just went up for the day in the car. We picked Sunday for our visit and looked forward to watc...

Crick Boatshow
Crick Boatshow
Tuesday, 05 June 2012

Good old British weather they call it !

Water, Water everywhere.......
Water, Water everywhere.......
Thursday, 31 May 2012

Many 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).

5 Ways for Boaters to Enjoy the Jubilee Weekend
5 Ways for Boaters to Enjoy the Jubilee Weekend
Thursday, 31 May 2012

1: This weekend myself, Neil Chapman from Boatshed and Jan Knox from Canal Experience Training are all heading to the Crick Boat Show in Northamptonshire 2nd - 5th June. If you’re going there too then come along to the Boatshed stand to talk ab...

Sailing: “The Antidote to Stress”.
Sailing: “The Antidote to Stress”.
Thursday, 31 May 2012

Colin Stracey recently bought a Beneteau Oceanis 351 which was for sale with us at Boatshed Essex.

A Clean Start!
A Clean Start!
Tuesday, 29 May 2012

Here at Boatshed Cowes a part of the worlds largest online yacht brokers, with 55 offices worldwide (and growing) we work closely with the local marine community to offer the best possible service both to sellers and purchases of boats, and are pl...

The Upper Reaches Of The River Hamble.
The Upper Reaches Of The River Hamble.
Monday, 28 May 2012

It 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
Boatshed Suffolk Sunday Lunch Draw Winner
Friday, 25 May 2012

As 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...

Fiumanka sailing event
Fiumanka sailing event
Friday, 25 May 2012

The astonishing view which will leave one quite breathless is undoubtedly the view of the Bay of Rijeka streaked with a myriad of white sails. Yachtsmen from across the world gather once a year at the Great Fiumanka regatta, which follows the rout...

Southsea Marina Sea School – Coastal and Day Skippers all in the same boat!
Southsea Marina Sea School – Coastal and Day Skippers all in the same boat!
Thursday, 24 May 2012

Boatshed Port Solent owner Ian Dawes recently teamed up with Gibsea 33 owner and friend Martin Crapper to complete the RYA Coastal Skipper course, under the expert tuition of Steve Dimmer, the Southsea Marina Sea School Chief Instructor.

#BoatsThatTweet in the #MajPaj
#BoatsThatTweet in the #MajPaj
Thursday, 24 May 2012

I noticed a bit of banter on Twitter this week about Her Majesty The Queen’s Jubilee Pageant plans.

Choosing a Boat – Part 1 Dinghies and Cruisers
Choosing a Boat – Part 1 Dinghies and Cruisers
Thursday, 24 May 2012

At 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
Latest news – Try A Boat Free Dartmouth June 2-3
Tuesday, 22 May 2012

At 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
A Great Day Out for the Boatshed Suffolk Team
Tuesday, 22 May 2012

Sunday’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
New Instructions – Nauticat 43 for sale
Monday, 21 May 2012

Boatshed 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...

New Instructions – Gibsea 284 for sale
New Instructions – Gibsea 284 for sale
Sunday, 20 May 2012

Boatshed Dartmouth are delighted to offer for sale a Gibsea 284 described by PBO as ‘A wolf in sheeps clothing’. This is also described as a potent performer and a lively coastal cruiser for a family. This model is fitted with the (a simple) l...

TODAY: Come to Suffolk Boat Jumble and WIN a Sunday Lunch for two at the Butt and Oyster
TODAY: Come to Suffolk Boat Jumble and WIN a Sunday Lunch for two at the Butt and Oyster
Sunday, 20 May 2012

Come and meet the Boatshed Suffolk Team at Ipswich boat jumble TODAY.
From 10.00 onwards.

Meet Boatshed Suffolk at The Suffolk Boat Jumble
Meet Boatshed Suffolk at The Suffolk Boat Jumble
Thursday, 17 May 2012

Sunday May 20th 2012 will see the return of that Great Event: The Suffolk Boat Jumble

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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.