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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.

Our Top Six Boats for Sale
Our Top Six Boats for Sale
Sunday, 24 June 2012

We have a range of power and sail boats here at Boatshed North Wales. Here are our top six most viewed boats.If you wish to speak to a broker Please Contact

The 2012 Pin Mill Smack Race
The 2012 Pin Mill Smack Race
Saturday, 23 June 2012

This weekends event is one of Suffolks maritime regulars, 2012 is the seventh annual event for Smacks and ex working craft based upon the Orwell and Stour and Deben rivers.

Who Saves Lives on the Essex Coast?
Who Saves Lives on the Essex Coast?
Thursday, 21 June 2012

The Essex coast has so many good places to visit by boat. Whether you cruise by sailboat or motorboat this coast can be both fun and challenging. You have to be aware of the sandbanks and the tides. Do you enjoy Essex with a Beneteau or a Jeanneau...

Time for a sea change?
Time for a sea change?
Wednesday, 20 June 2012

Call it a "sea change", a "lifestyle change", a "mid-life crisis" or "whatever floats your boat"! This opportunity could be all or any of those.

Recently Listed For Sale
Recently Listed For Sale
Wednesday, 20 June 2012

Boatshed Plymouth are very pleased to have recently listed this lovely Hunter Delta 25.

The Braunston Boat Rally
The Braunston Boat Rally
Wednesday, 20 June 2012

We’ve got a wide variety of boats for sale here at Boatshed Grand Union, including Dutch barges and project boats. We also have wide beams for sale and houseboats with permanent moorings. We even have a historic narrowboat for sale. However when...

Boatshed.com appointed new brokerage provider by British Waterways Marinas Ltd.
Boatshed.com appointed new brokerage provider by British Waterways Marinas Ltd.
Friday, 15 June 2012

British Waterways Marinas Ltd, one of the largest marina operators in the country, has appointed Boatshed.com as its sole provider of brokerage at its marinas in the South and West.

When Does British Summertime Officially Start?
When Does British Summertime Officially Start?
Wednesday, 13 June 2012

I’ve blogged several times this year about not having enough water in the canal, and now that it’s June I can barely face venturing onto the front deck because the rain is relentless! (I’m writing this on Monday but anything could happen in ...

New Instructions – Sovereign 32 for sale
New Instructions – Sovereign 32 for sale
Tuesday, 12 June 2012

Boatshed Dartmouth are delighted to offer for sale a truly superb Sovereign 32. The presentation and specification of this yacht is truly outstanding and I challenge anyone stepping onboard not to feel both impressed but also immediately comfortab...

New Instructions – Jeanneau Voyage 12.5 for sale
New Instructions – Jeanneau Voyage 12.5 for sale
Tuesday, 12 June 2012

Boatshed Dartmouth are delighted to offer for sale a Jeanneau Voyage 12.5. This yacht comes from a time when wood was used extensively throughout the interior and the result is a warm and pleasing saloon, with ample light. To aft are two twin bert...

Jubilation all round as hundreds get on the water
Jubilation all round as hundreds get on the water
Sunday, 10 June 2012

Over 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!
Camano Go To Guys – Open House!
Saturday, 09 June 2012

Waterline Boats / Boatshed Seattle invites you
to a Camano 31 open house!

Highlights of the Queens Diamond Jubilee on the Thames, London
Highlights of the Queens Diamond Jubilee on the Thames, London
Friday, 08 June 2012

Everyone 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
Historic Yachts displayed in London
Friday, 08 June 2012

St 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
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...

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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.