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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.

Canalway Cavalcade 2012
Canalway Cavalcade 2012
Wednesday, 02 May 2012

The first May bank holiday means the IWA Canalway Cavalcade again! It’s time for us to get down to London and display our list of narrowboats for sale, canal boats for sale, project boats and barges for sale on the Grand Union. We’re looking f...

TrawlerFest Anacortes – May 17-19
TrawlerFest Anacortes – May 17-19
Tuesday, 01 May 2012

Waterline Boats / Boatshed Seattle is exhibiting in PassageMaker’s 2012 TrawlerFest - Anacortes!

New Instructions – Refitted Sealine S360 Ambassador For Sale
New Instructions – Refitted Sealine S360 Ambassador For Sale
Saturday, 28 April 2012

Boatshed Dartmouth are delighted to offer for sale an exceptional Sealine 360 Ambassador. This boat must to be seen to be believed. I have tried to convey as best as I can with the photos the exceptional quality of the four year refurbishment that...

RYA Sailability
RYA Sailability
Saturday, 28 April 2012

2 years ago, Boatshed Barcelona took part in an initiation to sailing for people with disabilities, organised by Sailability Catalunya. That was quite a gratifying experience: see our blog about that here.

Around the Sound for Horizons Childrens Sailing Charity
Around the Sound for Horizons Childrens Sailing Charity
Friday, 27 April 2012

Stephen and Gill from Boatshed Plymouth are pleased to support the Horizons Children's Sailing Charity which is based in Plymouth.

Warning - river conditions Thames
Warning - river conditions Thames
Thursday, 26 April 2012

If you are planning to be out and about this weekend on the Thames in the delightful April weather we are having please be aware of the river conditions. The warning boards are out...

Now They Got No Use for a Shanty Man
Now They Got No Use for a Shanty Man
Thursday, 26 April 2012

Ahoy there me hearties; we’ve got Jeanneau boats for sale, Sadler yachts for sale, Bavaria cruisers for sale and Etap yachts for sale. In fact we have quite a selection of sailing boats and yachts for sale in Essex; but how different these moder...

Raindrops and price drops.......
Raindrops and price drops.......
Thursday, 26 April 2012

April showers bring May flowers AND the official start of boating season!
Waterline Boats / Boatshed Seattle will help prepare you for the 2012 Pacific Northwest boating season by helping you to find the right boat at the right price. Get star...

April Weather On The Thames
April Weather On The Thames
Monday, 23 April 2012

Everything from sunshine to hail!

New Instructions – Westerly Centaur For Sale
New Instructions – Westerly Centaur For Sale
Sunday, 22 April 2012

Boatshed Dartmouth are pleased to offer for sale an example of the ever popular Westerly Centaur. The Centaur as everyone knows turned out to be one of the highest production boats in the UK with over 2000 built. This example has undergone some re...

Wroxham Fire Fighters take to the water
Wroxham Fire Fighters take to the water
Saturday, 21 April 2012

Safety on the water is paramount but ever thought about how the emergency services would reach you should there be a problem? The firefighters at Wroxham Fire Station have recently begun training with a small rescue boat to aid future rescue atte...

A Trailerable Trawler? Truly!
A Trailerable Trawler? Truly!
Saturday, 21 April 2012

We’re talking about the Ranger Tugs R-29. This 2010 absolutely-like-new trawler comes standard with everything you could imagine including the galley sink plus many customizations!

New Instructions – Monterey 218LC Diesel For Sale
New Instructions – Monterey 218LC Diesel For Sale
Friday, 20 April 2012

Boatshed Dartmouth are pleased to offer for sale a Monterey 218LC. This is great looking sports boat and has the distinct advantage of a diesel inboard. She is also fitted with Eberspacer cabin heating – a nice touch indeed with outlets in the s...

Steering Failure - Lessons from an unpleasant experience.
Steering Failure - Lessons from an unpleasant experience.
Friday, 20 April 2012

Yesterday was a perfect sailing day with a westerly F5 gusting F6. We were taking a Jeanneau 54DS out for a shakedown sail after some adjustments to the in-mast furling gear. We decided to unfurl in the harbour as there were lumpy seas beyond the ...

Mooring a Yacht – 7 Top Tips!
Mooring a Yacht – 7 Top Tips!
Thursday, 19 April 2012

A lot of the second hand boats we have for sale in Essex are sailing boats. We have Moody yachts for sale, racing yachts for sale, Jeanneau boats for sale and much more. When you’re thinking of berthing or mooring your yacht do you ever find you...

Magnificent Fairline 50 for sale
Magnificent Fairline 50 for sale
Wednesday, 18 April 2012

I imagine every broker has a boat on their books that stands out above the rest, ..........Well here's mine.

BOATSHED POOLE HAVE RELOCATED OFFICES
BOATSHED POOLE HAVE RELOCATED OFFICES
Wednesday, 18 April 2012

Boat of the Month – Botnia Targa 31
Boat of the Month – Botnia Targa 31
Tuesday, 17 April 2012

Here is an ideal opportunity, courtesy of Boatshed Port Solent, to acquire one of the most well respected and sought-after boats afloat today!

24th Empuriabrava Used Boat Show
24th Empuriabrava Used Boat Show
Monday, 16 April 2012

Despite a rather wet couple of days, in the middle of the week long show, the attendance was better than expected during the global financial crisis at the 24th Empuriabrava used boats show here in the Costa Brava, Spain. We managed to convince so...

Have You Heard About the RYA Active Marina Programme?
Have You Heard About the RYA Active Marina Programme?
Thursday, 12 April 2012

As you may well know, we are based at Fambridge Yacht Haven; a charming location on the River Crouch, set in the beautiful Essex countryside. Fambridge Yacht Haven have recently joined the RYA Active Marina Programme which aims to encourage Berth ...

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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.