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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.

Extra features with a Boatshed Account.
Extra features with a Boatshed Account.
Tuesday, 14 April 2015

The benefits of having a Boatshed account include: MyBoatshed, BoatFinder, View photo slide show and Videos, Place offers on boats and you can keep an eye on boats that you are interested in, Watch Boats.

PRESS RELEASE:  Finding the perfect boat
PRESS RELEASE: Finding the perfect boat
Thursday, 02 April 2015

There are millions of boats for sale across the world at any moment in time. In the UK for example, it is estimated that there are currently between 100,000 and 200,000 boats for sale, and the picture is the same in most boating regions. In such a...

Currency news - British pound, all time high against the Euro
Currency news - British pound, all time high against the Euro
Friday, 13 March 2015

With the British pound is on a seven year high against the Euro which could remain for the next few months and is excellent news for boat buyers. As the Euro continues to slide British pound, if you are thinking of buying a boat in the Euro zone c...

Aprils - Auction catalogue PREVIEW
Aprils - Auction catalogue PREVIEW
Wednesday, 11 March 2015

There are some really great boats in Aprils auction with super keen reserves, so remember its free to bid and you'll be notified (choose to be notified by email or text) as soon as the reserve is reached.

Florence Arthaud Route du Rhum winner dies in tragic accident
Florence Arthaud Route du Rhum winner dies in tragic accident
Tuesday, 10 March 2015

Florence Arthaud French solo sailor and winner of the 1990 Route du Rhum on her boat Pierre 1er dies in tragic helicopter accident in Argentina. Two helicopters collided during take off when filming of the survival celebrity reality TV show "Dropp...

Special  Spring Offer - Boat Transportation to the Med!
Special Spring Offer - Boat Transportation to the Med!
Friday, 06 February 2015

PSP Worldwide Logistics are proud to offer a special spring sailing, just in time for the start of the Mediterranean sailing season.

Sir Robin Knox-Johnston receives sailing honour
Sir Robin Knox-Johnston receives sailing honour
Tuesday, 13 January 2015

Sir Robin has won the Yachtsman of the Year award for the fourth time. At 75 the sailing Legend and Grey Power his Open 60 was third in the Route Du Rhum Race from St Malo to Guadaloupe.

Superyacht up for Auction MUST BE SOLD- Try a bid over $199,000
Superyacht up for Auction MUST BE SOLD- Try a bid over $199,000
Tuesday, 16 December 2014

Fancy owning Superyacht ?

Boatshed Newsletter November 2014
Boatshed Newsletter November 2014
Friday, 28 November 2014

Welcome to Boatsheds Newsletter, in it we round-up what Boatshed has been up to in the boat sales market and report on major events and trends in the sector. We are also introducing new and exciting Boatshed products and initiatives to suppor...

Market Report December 2014
Market Report December 2014
Friday, 28 November 2014

Traditionally, boating and boat ownership have been viewed as lifestyle choices which, to a certain extent, resist the ups and downs of economic flux. The desire and passion to get afloat and enjoy all that sailing has to offer results in many pe...

Report on the 'Route Du Rhum' single-handed ocean yacht race
Report on the 'Route Du Rhum' single-handed ocean yacht race
Thursday, 27 November 2014

The Route Du Rhum is a single handed ocean race, from St Malo to Guadeloupe; some 3,500 miles along the famous Rhum line. It's a physical and mental sailing challenge - one of the most admired in yacht racing - where skippers need to look ...

Boatshed Performance  ‘The fastest place to buy and sell racing boats’
Boatshed Performance ‘The fastest place to buy and sell racing boats’
Monday, 24 November 2014

Boatshed Performance is a specialist brokerage for the sale and purchase of custom built racing yachts (including Volvo 70s, Volvo 65s, Volvo 60s, Open 60s, Open 50s, Class 40s, Open 30s and Mini Transat yachts) and performance cruisers an...

Growing our Network - new Boatshed offices and locations
Growing our Network - new Boatshed offices and locations
Friday, 21 November 2014

We continue to expand our sales network, in the UK and around the world. Boatshed is a ‘joined-up’ sales organisation. A tremendous advantage of marketing a boat for sale with Boatshed is that an owner reaches well beyond the locality of...

Route du Rhum - Anne Caseneuve wins Rhum class
Route du Rhum - Anne Caseneuve wins Rhum class
Friday, 21 November 2014

Anne Caseneuve on her Trimaran ANEO wins the Rhum class with a 2 day lead on her rivals. There's now a real fight for 2nd, 3rd, 4th place with Sir Robin on Grey Power currently lying in third place.

Route Du Rhum - Rhum class: Furious fight for second place
Route Du Rhum - Rhum class: Furious fight for second place
Sunday, 16 November 2014

The Rhum class is going to prove an exciting finish. Anne Caseneuve is a clear leader now 600 miles ahead of her nearest competitor and if she can keep damage free, then she should win the Rhum class on her trimaran. Fighting for second place are...

Loick Peyron Bank Populaire wins the Ultimate class Route Du Rhum
Loick Peyron Bank Populaire wins the Ultimate class Route Du Rhum
Wednesday, 12 November 2014

Loick Peyron who has won the Ultimate class for the 2014 Route Du Rhum with a new race record. Loick was the substitute Skipper who replaced Armel Le Cléac'h who was injured just prior to the race. He has dedicated the win to Banque Populaire's i...

Route Du Rhum - Conrad Humphreys dismasted
Route Du Rhum - Conrad Humphreys dismasted
Saturday, 08 November 2014

Conrad Humphreys the british Skipper from Plymouth, racing the Class 40 "Cat Phones" was making good progress, great speeds and caught up some miles, but then disaster struck when he was dismasted yesterday afternoon, putting him out of the race. ...

Boatshed St Malo announce Paddleboard winner at Route Du Rhum Event
Boatshed St Malo announce Paddleboard winner at Route Du Rhum Event
Friday, 07 November 2014

We are really pleased to announce that the winners of the competition to win a Paddleboard at the recent Route Du Rhum event was won by...

Route du Rhum - Day 4 sees more repairs La Coruna
Route du Rhum - Day 4 sees more repairs La Coruna
Thursday, 06 November 2014

Skippers and now getting into the rhythm at sea, sea sickness gone, first hot meals! Weather improving for the Ultimates. The Biscay and Portuguese Atlantic coast line is still seeing an unsettled south westerly airflow for the Class 40's, Rhum C...

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...

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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.