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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.
Boatshed.com supports Globe 5.80 Transat
Friday, 29 October 2021Neil Chapman, Founder and CEO of Boatshed.com, has announced a GOLD Sponsorship with the Globe 5.80 Transat which starts Sunday 31st October from Lagos in Portugal.
Boatshed Refer a Boat
Wednesday, 07 April 2021Boatshed Refer a Boat is a referral scheme which rewards the person who introduces potential sellers to Boatshed. If you know anyone who is looking to sell their boat, you have a great opportunity to earn some extra money. After contacting the ow...
A Boat Owner's Insights - Nordzee Kotter 52 Long Range Trawler
Tuesday, 15 December 2020In this excerpt of “A Boat Owner’s Insights,” we feature a Nordzee Kotter 52.
The Long Range Trawler is for sale by Waterline Boats / Boatshed Everett.
Boatshed Portsmouth wishing Alex Thomson Racing a great Vendee Globe 2021
Thursday, 12 November 2020Boatshed Portsmouth are based in the home of Alex Thomson Racing and have been very fortunate to be great friends with Alex and the team and have watched the development and creation of the latest ground-breaking Hugo Boss new racing yacht spe...
#Staysafe buying boats. Information for Buyers, Sellers and Brokers.
Friday, 01 May 2020Our business practices aim to reduce social contact where possible and when customers and brokers need to meet, we aim to reduce any risk of infection. Please find further information below, relevant to selling and buying . These are in addition ...
Marking a momentous 20 years for Boatshed.com
Friday, 01 November 2019A cruel twist of fate and a passion for boats are now ingrained in Boatshed’s 20-year history through a chain of events that was to revolutionize the yacht brokerage industry.
What is a trawler ? We ask Gary at Boatshed Seattle.....
Friday, 01 November 2019Trawler chat with Gary Buck
The Mayday Call that saved our lives – and started a business…
Thursday, 12 September 2019In celebrating the 20th anniversary of Boatshed.com we take a glimpse into how the business began. But how could co-founders Mandy and Neil Chapman ever have imagined that their dramatic air-sea rescue in a Force 10 storm would become such...
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Wednesday, 28 August 2019https://www.boatshed.com/covid-19--boatshed-status--still-open-for-business-blog-62653.html
Buy a boat in France with Boatshed and enjoy guaranteed income from rentals
Friday, 28 June 2019By teaming up with Canalous, the leading French boat builder and hire fleet operator, Boatshed is bringing the best out of boat ownership in France.
Supertaff and Boatshed crew arrive in Portugal as ARC Europe rally draws to a close
Saturday, 15 June 20199,000 miles, two Atlantic crossings and one amazing experience is how Boatshed CEO Neil Chapman reflects on the past seven months as the Supertaff crew step onto dry land in Lagos.
Rising to the challenge of wind, rain and how to improvise with the laundry
Thursday, 13 June 2019JUNE 13th – and less than 200 miles remaining on the Azores - Portugal leg of the ARC Europe Rally which includes rounding Cape St Vincent en route to Lagos. Squalls, mopping up and oil tankers are the order of the day in this latest report ...
Get browsing and get ready to bid – it’s Boatshed’s Summer 2019 Boat Auction!
Wednesday, 12 June 2019At Boatshed, our mission is to make it easier for you to buy and sell boats. And with our next online boat auction set to start on July 12, you can view a fabulous selection of boats for sale in our online catalogue today.
It’s ‘adeus’ to the Azores, fishy tales and the one that got away!
Monday, 10 June 2019JUNE 10th – 700 miles to go – and we’re back onboard Supertaff again with Neil Chapman, Curt Mundy and Curt’s niece Shea as we embark on the next European leg of the Atlantic Rally Challenge.
Sailing through three centuries – and now for sale!
Thursday, 06 June 2019Indulge yourself – for a moment or much longer – as you take the helm of this vintage racing cruiser.
Why sailing is good for the Boatshed business
Tuesday, 04 June 2019If you’ve been following our news stories and blogs over the past few months, you’ll be aware that Boatshed founder Neil Chapman has been sailing the 41’ Supertaff more than usual just lately. And not without good cause!
Let’s share a ‘high five’ with Wendy for another great year!
Tuesday, 04 June 2019For someone who grew up about as far away from the sea as you can get in England, it may seem strange that Wendy Barker found her calling in the marine industry.
Supertaff challenges record on the Atlantic Rally Challenge
Tuesday, 28 May 2019May 28th – after 13 days at sea since leaving Bermuda, the 3-hour watch routine, dwindling supplies of fresh food and battering winds are testing everyone’s resolve. But spirits remain high with the Azores just beyond the horizon.
Dolphins, more dolphins and a close shave on the Atlantic Rally Challenge
Tuesday, 28 May 2019May 27 – and undeterred by the rogue wave that swamped the cockpit a couple of days ago, the team continue to make headway aboard Supertaff en route to The Azores...but always expecting the unexpected!
Weathering the waves with Supertaff on the Atlantic Rally Challenge
Sunday, 26 May 2019Eight days under sail – and the balmy waters of Bermuda could not be more different from the now changeable conditions in mid-Atlantic.
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