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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.

Anti-chafe mooring line
Anti-chafe mooring line
Monday, 26 August 2013

If you are leaving your boat on a mooring for long periods of time, using this chain and warp line prevents chafe and gives you peace of mind that in rough weather your boat wont wear through its mooring line.

From the Galley - PROVOLONE CHEESE
From the Galley - PROVOLONE CHEESE
Sunday, 25 August 2013

Great food comes from Argentina and this is one of their traditional dishes served up before the BBQ.
Sandra from Ruby's Rascal whose native country is Argentina shared this recipe with me, found this cheese in a specialist Italian Deli near C...

From the Galley - TURKISH MENEMEN
From the Galley - TURKISH MENEMEN
Friday, 23 August 2013

Fill your boat with Eastern promise!

Make Money Selling Boats!
Make Money Selling Boats!
Thursday, 22 August 2013

Crewbay.com and Boatshed.com announce strategic alliance.

From the Galley - LOBSTER POTS
From the Galley - LOBSTER POTS
Thursday, 22 August 2013

Shhhh, keep this quiet and don't tell anyone but we've had great success in placing our pot down for a free meal using a tin of mackerel in tomato sauce, yikes, who would have thought we'd catch anything on that bait!

From the Galley - MUNDY COURGETTE GRATIN
From the Galley - MUNDY COURGETTE GRATIN
Sunday, 18 August 2013

This recipe was created with cruising friends "Ruby's rascal" Sandra, Jessie & Curt whilst anchored off the castle ruins on Sherkin Island near Baltimore, West Ireland.

3 mistakes to avoid when buying a canal boat
3 mistakes to avoid when buying a canal boat
Friday, 02 August 2013

So, you’ve got your finances sorted, you’ve browsed dozens of pictures, and perhaps some Boatshed videos too. You’ve decided between a cruiser or trad, wide-beam or narrowboat and you’re ready to ‘go barge’. But before you buy your fir...

From the Galley - CUTTERS CARROT CAKE
From the Galley - CUTTERS CARROT CAKE
Sunday, 21 July 2013

This is a really great recipe for Carrot cake. We made this in North Westerly 4 to 5 while heading towards Falmouth from Plymouth.

From the Galley - HOT MACKEREL SANDWICH
From the Galley - HOT MACKEREL SANDWICH
Wednesday, 17 July 2013

Mackerel are one of my favourite fish when cooked straight after being caught.
Fillet the mackerel carefully to get as much meat off the bone, dip them in beaten egg, then roll them in sage and onion stuffing, fry them on both sides and whack...

From the Galley - CAULIFLOWER CHEESE
From the Galley - CAULIFLOWER CHEESE
Friday, 12 July 2013

With the weather getting a little colder across Europe, a lovely warming dish to enjoy for a snack or a side on a cold day is Cauliflower cheese - a hit with all ages. The key to a great dish is fresh cauliflower, decent cheese and smoked baco...

Jeanne Socrates NEW WORLD RECORD: Non stop solo around the world
Jeanne Socrates NEW WORLD RECORD: Non stop solo around the world
Tuesday, 09 July 2013

Jeanne Socrates a long term friend of Boatshed, has just completed an unassisted solo non stop circumnavigation and has set two new world records.

Inland waterways news from around the world
Inland waterways news from around the world
Friday, 05 July 2013

When you think of Boatshed you may think of sail boats, motor boats, power boats and performance yachts, but quite a few of our brokerages list both coastal and inland boats.

SOLD and on TV!
SOLD and on TV!
Tuesday, 25 June 2013


To star in a movie or be on a TV show is a dream that does not often come true.

From the Galley - BEETROOT SALAD
From the Galley - BEETROOT SALAD
Sunday, 23 June 2013

Beetroot is such a versatile and easy vegetable. I buy the packs of cooked beetroot as they last a long time and store them in the food locker.
This salad was really tasty and was served up with smoked mackerel and some Halloumi cheese as a su...

From the Galley - FRIED HALLOUMI
From the Galley - FRIED HALLOUMI
Monday, 17 June 2013

Haloumi is a really tasty and easy starter on a boat. You can BBQ it , but it also works really well fried. Don't place any oil or fat in the frying pan, frying it dry until golden on both sides.

BOATING TIP: Prop guards for small power boats
BOATING TIP: Prop guards for small power boats
Monday, 17 June 2013

We all loved this practical way of protecting your prop at Boatshed.com. If you berth your RIB, power boat or fishing boat on a drying mooring, here is a cost effective way of protecting your prop.

Get BIDDING: June Boat Auction
Get BIDDING: June Boat Auction
Thursday, 13 June 2013

The next Boat Auction starts at 09.00 Friday June 14th 2013

From the Galley - SUN-DRIED TOMATO AND FENNEL SEED PASTE
From the Galley - SUN-DRIED TOMATO AND FENNEL SEED PASTE
Tuesday, 11 June 2013

This paste is excellent in most dishes like soups, pasta, stews, in sandwiches etc. I first discovered a paste similar when shopping in the borough market in London and decided I couldn't live with out it, so I've made my own version.

Which of these is a genuine nautical term?
Which of these is a genuine nautical term?
Friday, 07 June 2013

It is absolutely amazing how many of our phrases in popular use actually come from our sea-going ancestors. Think of abandon ship, ahoy there and all hands on deck. Above board literally means there is nothing hidden; it is on or above the deck an...

Do you love boats and live in Brighton?
Do you love boats and live in Brighton?
Thursday, 06 June 2013

Do you have an interest and a passion in boats? We are looking for a driven, self motivated, determined people to join the Worlds largest independent Yacht Brokerage Group, Boatshed.com on a commission basis.

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