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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.

Route du Rhum - External help Rule
Route du Rhum - External help Rule
Tuesday, 04 November 2014

In the first three days about 15% of the race boats have entered port for repairs. Read the rules to understand what penalties they incur and how it works...

Route du Rhum - Boats distance from start, 600 to 60 miles
Route du Rhum - Boats distance from start, 600 to 60 miles
Tuesday, 04 November 2014

The first day of racing was difficult with squally conditions. The Skippers and crews have had a hectic last month preparing for the race. The first three days of the race will be the most difficult with the (TSS Traffic Separation Scheme Ship...

Tough night for Route du Rhum skippers: Collisions, keels falling off & damage. STOP PRESS
Tough night for Route du Rhum skippers: Collisions, keels falling off & damage. STOP PRESS
Monday, 03 November 2014

With strong wind conditions last night, now the front has passed through, winds have dropped, but still peaking at 40 knots, big confused seas. No Skippers were injured they are all safe. Read on for round up of the nights racing. Several skipper...

Route du Rhum 3,500 miles, destination Guadaloupe
Route du Rhum 3,500 miles, destination Guadaloupe
Sunday, 02 November 2014

The Route du Rhum race started at 14.00 2 November 2014. Thirty minutes into the race a rain squall with heavy rain obliterated the fleet. Many boats were heavily reefed at the start of the race in anticipation of the squally weather.

Last minute rigging checks before Route de Rhum starts
Last minute rigging checks before Route de Rhum starts
Friday, 31 October 2014

With only 3 days to go before the Route de Rhum race boats leave St Malo for Guadeloupe. The boat teams and skippers are doing last minute checks to ensure the 3,500 mile race goes damage free.

Route du Rhum Update
Route du Rhum Update
Saturday, 25 October 2014

The official opening of the Route du Rhum event in St Malo started today.

En Route to Route du Rhum
En Route to Route du Rhum
Thursday, 23 October 2014

The brief was easy.....Go to St Malo and exhibit Boatshed's talents at the Route du Rhum Ocean Race.....

La Route de Rhum Boatshed Stand 8010
La Route de Rhum Boatshed Stand 8010
Thursday, 16 October 2014

The Magic of Rhum.....

Photographing Success for Boatshed Performance
Photographing Success for Boatshed Performance
Thursday, 16 October 2014

Even the best, most treasured race boats, might, one day, be put up for sale by their owners. When that happens, professional images of a boat at her most impressive will help market her and will contribute very significantly to achieving a quick ...

Avast me Hearties....talk like a pirate day.....
Avast me Hearties....talk like a pirate day.....
Monday, 15 September 2014

Avast me hearties! Didn't mean to hornswaggle ye ......but......It's International Talk Like A Pirate Day celebratin' public pirattitude around the world. Come and talk like a pirate on the Boatshed.com stand BO53 at the PSP Southampton boat show....

Boat Sales from a Different Aspect
Boat Sales from a Different Aspect
Saturday, 13 September 2014

Boatshed have teamed up with professional drone photographers AltiVision to offer a completely new perspective on boats for sale. Launching the products at the PSP Southampton Boat Show, Neil Chapman commented “We have previously done some aer...

Boatshed launches new products and services at the PSP Southampton boat show
Boatshed launches new products and services at the PSP Southampton boat show
Thursday, 11 September 2014

Boatshed is delighted to announce the following new products and services, designed to increase the marketability of boats we advertise for sale, reduce the cost of boat ownership and further strengthen the depth and reach of our network:

Why choose Boatshed to sell your boat?
Why choose Boatshed to sell your boat?
Thursday, 11 September 2014

Listing and selling boats quickly; precisely matching sellers and buyers to save time and avoid disappointment; and adding real value to our customers ahead of the competition, are at the heart of what Boatshed is all about!

Join Boatshed
Join Boatshed
Thursday, 11 September 2014

We are always looking for new Franchisees & brokers and sales agents to join our expanding team. You can become a local business owner, or work as a full or part-time broker for the Boatshed boat sales team.

Boatshed Performance
Boatshed Performance
Sunday, 07 September 2014

Boatshed Performance ‘The fastest place to sell and buy race boats and performance cruisers’. Boatshed Performance is a specialist brokerage for the sale and purchase of custom built racing yachts (including Volvo 70s, Volvo 60s, Open 6...

IPAs - independant presale assessments
IPAs - independant presale assessments
Sunday, 07 September 2014

Together with the Marine Inspection Association of leading marine surveyors, Boatshed has introduced the use of IPAs when selling sail and motor boats. Boats we sell are physically inspected, assessed and reported upon by an experienced, independ...

The Preferred Partners Program by Boatshed
The Preferred Partners Program by Boatshed
Sunday, 07 September 2014

Reliable recommendations and discounted marine goods and services are bringing down the cost of boat ownership for Boatshed’s customers.

Performance race boats up for auction in September
Performance race boats up for auction in September
Tuesday, 02 September 2014

Going under the hammer are these performance race boats on 12-16th September.

Claim 2 FREE VIP day tickets for the 2014 PSP Southampton boat show
Claim 2 FREE VIP day tickets for the 2014 PSP Southampton boat show
Wednesday, 20 August 2014

As part of the countdown to PSP Southampton International Boat Show Boatshed have VIP tickets up for grabs.

BUMPER ENTRIES for Septembers boat auction - VIEW CATALOGUE
BUMPER ENTRIES for Septembers boat auction - VIEW CATALOGUE
Wednesday, 13 August 2014

September is the biggest auction yet with 60+ boats all going under the hammer in 30 days. See auction dates here

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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.