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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.

2015 Round the Island Race, 1584 entries
2015 Round the Island Race, 1584 entries
Sunday, 28 June 2015

It was a blustery, sunny day giving perfect weather for The "Round the Island Race 2015". 1584 boats racing around the Isle of Wight, approximately 60 miles. Neap tides were 3 days prior to the start of the race, with high water at Cowes being aro...

Gosport Marine Festival - Over 1100 out on the water
Gosport Marine Festival - Over 1100 out on the water
Sunday, 14 June 2015

Gosport, the home of ocean racing, the birth place of camper & Nicholson's where Velsheda was built, at 10.00 the festival was officially opened by Alex Thomson, Gosport's very own round the World Solo Skipper. The weather started off grey and...

Worried about bidding on a boat in an online  boat auction?
Worried about bidding on a boat in an online boat auction?
Friday, 12 June 2015

The first time I came across BoatBid boat auction website I was really unsure about making a bid. There were a couple of boats I was really interested in and wanted to be happy before I dived right in. I'd got lots of questions like: Can I have a ...

Liverpool hosts the Northern Boat Show at The International Mersey River Festival
Liverpool hosts the Northern Boat Show at The International Mersey River Festival
Saturday, 06 June 2015

Liverpool city which was cultural city of the world in 2008 is hosting The International Mersey River Festival and North Boat Show this weekend, 5th-7th June 2015. Team Boatshed are exhibiting and welcome you to join them for a glass of fizz@f...

Boatshed Newsletter Summer 2015
Boatshed Newsletter Summer 2015
Friday, 05 June 2015

Boatshed Newsletter Summer 2015 - we have news and articles including - WIN a PADDLEBOARD Competition - How does Boatshed sell boats twice as fast? - News from America - The Truth about the used boat market - Life on a cana...

Market Report Summer 2015
Market Report Summer 2015
Thursday, 04 June 2015

Many of the conditions and trends in the international used boat market that I reported upon in November 2014 continue and remain highly relevant to boat sales today. Overall, the market can be summarised as follow:

Notes From the US Pacific Northwest
Notes From the US Pacific Northwest
Thursday, 04 June 2015

News from the US Pacific Northwest – Boatshed Seattle

MTA - the Maritime Training Academy’s Diploma in Yacht Brokerage
MTA - the Maritime Training Academy’s Diploma in Yacht Brokerage
Thursday, 04 June 2015

Boatshed is delighted to announce its endorsement of the Maritime Training Academy's Diploma in Yacht Brokerage, the leading distance learning course to train and prepare new brokers for the used boat industry. Boatshed is working with the MTA to...

Insurance Law Update
Insurance Law Update
Thursday, 04 June 2015

The English Court of Appeal has for the first time, recently established an absolute rule that an assured who tells a lie or relies upon false evidence to support an otherwise valid insurance claim, will forfeit the claim entirely. In other words...

Inland Boating & Great Canal Journeys
Inland Boating & Great Canal Journeys
Thursday, 04 June 2015

Back in the glory days, before the last recession, when the world was awash with cash and boat shows were held at Earls Court, I first came across Boatshed holding one of their famous Fizz at Five sessions. Their stand was near my Canal Experience...

How are we doing?
How are we doing?
Thursday, 04 June 2015

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:

Diary of Upcoming Events
Diary of Upcoming Events
Thursday, 04 June 2015

Where to find the Boatshed crew during summer 2015

New Boatshed Offices and Brokers
New Boatshed Offices and Brokers
Thursday, 04 June 2015

The Boatshed Network continues to grow: We are delighted to welcome to the group:
Paul Diffin at Boatshed Lancashire in UK, Rolv Reissiger at Boatshed Penang in Malaysia, Edward Kay at Boatshed Riviera in France, Billy and Jo Hallam at Boatshe...

IPAs - Independent Pre-Sale Assessments
IPAs - Independent Pre-Sale Assessments
Thursday, 04 June 2015

At the Southampton Boat Show last year, Boatshed, together with the Marine Inspection Association of leading marine surveyors, introduced the use of IPAs when selling used sail and motor boats. An IPA is a further tool to increase the transparency...

BWML (British Waterways Marinas) and Boatshed
BWML (British Waterways Marinas) and Boatshed
Thursday, 04 June 2015

We are delighted to announce our new relationship with BWML. BWML is part of the UK’s Canal & River Trust (formally, British Waterways) a national charity whose primary role is the custodian and navigation authority for around 2,000...

Danish SV Capibara - Capibara is ready for the hurricane season
Danish SV Capibara - Capibara is ready for the hurricane season
Monday, 01 June 2015

After a couple of days of hard work to get Capibara ready to be left in the potential hurricane stricken Florida, we’ve now left the boat hoping that it will look the same when we return in the fall.

COMPETITION: Win a SUP Paddleboard
COMPETITION: Win a SUP Paddleboard
Wednesday, 27 May 2015

Red Paddle Co – the worlds leading inflatable SUP manufacturer have teamed up with Boatshed.com – International Yacht Brokers to offer you the chance to WIN a 10’6″ Ride board.

Danish SV Capibara - Dangerous animals and dangerous weather
Danish SV Capibara - Dangerous animals and dangerous weather
Sunday, 24 May 2015

We have now arrived at our final destination for the summer. In the middle of Florida near Lake Okeechobee there’s a marina that claims to be a hurricane hole. There is some debate whether or not this is at all possible, but nevertheless we are ...

Have you ever been stormbound ?
Have you ever been stormbound ?
Wednesday, 20 May 2015

Don't Miss Northern Boat Show and International Mersey River Festival
Don't Miss Northern Boat Show and International Mersey River Festival
Tuesday, 19 May 2015

Come and see Boatshed Lancashire on 5-7 June on stand SD23. Liverpool is rightly regarded as a legendary festival and events city, blessed with a rich history, a magnificent river and a marvellous musical heritage. We know how to put on a show...

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