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Over the past year Boatshed has been involved in various community projects.

From August 2016 changes in Consumer Insurance law will affect anyone who buys pleasure boat or charter boat insurance which is subject to English law.

Ben Ainslie Racing (BAR) was established by Great Britain sailing legend Sir Ben Ainslie in June 2014 with the ambitious aim of winning for Britain the 35th America’s Cup.

As one of the world’s largest and most forward looking brokerages, Boatshed has been working in the newer Far East and Asian pleasure boat markets for some years.

From March 10th it will be even easier to find your ideal boat through Boatshed's new 'Saved Searches' tool. Quite simply, when looking for a boat on any Boatshed website, you can save your search and then receive a e-mail when a new boat/s ma...

This was the first real spring weather weekend with blue skies, sunshine and a chilly north-easterly wind. Perfect weather for the Rib and Motorboat show held at Premier Marinas, Gosport.

This week we are highlighting a 4 berth Tug Liveaboard which holds Historic Ship status and boasts a bath, wood burning stove and central heating. Lying in Liverpool.

Spotlight – The British Virgin Islands: Sailing conditions - Average wind speeds 15-25 knots, tidal range 12-18 inches, temperature always in the 80's - hot hot hot!!

Sealift 2 is a unique floating dock system which can lift just about any vessel up to 50 tonnes. Boatshed Portsmouth use her for survey lifts and with the option to lift for an hour at a time it is proved to be fast and cost effective for our cust...

With Mother's Day on Sunday, this would be an ideal lunch to serve onboard if you are planning a day on the water as a Mother's Day treat - alternatively, even if there isn't a mum onboard - you will really enjoy this easy to make dish 'fr...

Wow, what an amazing few days sailing in the BVI's sailing onboard this Fountaine Pajot Saba 50. The BVI's are amazing to sail around, lots of islands within easy reach, great temperature, you don't need huge change of clothes as its warm enough t...

This week's spotlight is on a lovely clean 2016 Bavaria 46 cruiser which has 9 sleeping berths and 3 heads.

Sunday 28th Feb - at last some good sailing conditions for the 49 entries to the Spring Chicken Series on Dublin Bay. Easterly breeze 7-12 knots and a '4-sided triangle' / sausage course set by race officer Fintan Cairns had the fleet ...

Boatshed is one of the largest international yacht brokerages in the world with locations in USA, Europe and Asia, specialising in the sale and purchase of second-hand sail and motor boats. The original business set up in the UK 18 years ago h...

Whether selling or buying a boat we know that it can be stressful time and at Boatshed we want to make things go as smoothly as possible for both parties.

Beat the 2 year factory waiting line. A change in circumstances has meant this 2015 Dutch Barge has come to the market - very well equipped, she is waiting for her next owner to enjoy her many assets!

If you're on the Isle of Wight visit 'The Breeze Restaurant' at Island Harbour Marina....

Entries are now open for the next auction running from 15th to 19th April 2016!

Here at Boatshed we have some fabulous brokers and today we’d like to put the spotlight on Graham Wharmby who is the Boatshed broker for Bourgogne, Midi Canals, St Malo and France.

Last month The Daily Mash claimed that hundreds of lost indie bands had been discovered in Camden Lock after it was drained for repairs. The bands were thought to have stumbled into the canal while drunk and wearing shades at night.