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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.

Dartmouth Regatta 2010
Dartmouth Regatta 2010
Monday, 23 August 2010

Dartmouth Regatta gets underway this week starting on Wednesday 25th August with another packed schedule of events on the water, ashore and in the air. The first ever Dartmouth Regatta was in 1822 when just three sailing races were held. To give t...

GB Rower To Make Guest Appearance at RNLI Open Day
GB Rower To Make Guest Appearance at RNLI Open Day
Tuesday, 13 July 2010

The organisers of the RNLI Open Day and Boat Jumble on Saturday 17th July at Baltic Wharf, Totnes are pleased to announce that fresh from another bronze medal in the world rowing championships in Lucerne, local boy Bill Lucas has promised to make ...

RNLI Boat Jumble And WaterSports Open Day at Baltic Wharf
RNLI Boat Jumble And WaterSports Open Day at Baltic Wharf
Tuesday, 29 June 2010

Baltic Wharf Boatyard are pleased to be holding an Open Day and Boat Jumble in aid of the Dart RNLI on Saturday 17th July from 10am. The day promises to be busy with plenty of activity both on and off the water as well as a chance to sell those ...

Two Boats – Yards Away but Years Apart
Two Boats – Yards Away but Years Apart
Tuesday, 08 June 2010

One of the great aspects of being a yacht broker is the variety of boats we deal with. Two boats recently listed with Boatshed Dartmouth epitomise perfectly this variety and both, strangely, are actually on the same marina.

Boatshed Dartmouth Supports Blackness Marine RNLI Fund Raising Day
Boatshed Dartmouth Supports Blackness Marine RNLI Fund Raising Day
Monday, 07 June 2010

Blackness Marine, the boat storage and dry store boatyard on the banks of the beautiful River Dart are holding an open day event in support of the RNLI Dart Lifeboat on Sunday 20th June. The event starts at 2pm and everyone is invited to come alon...

Boatshed have a successful year as RNLI Ambassadors
Boatshed have a successful year as RNLI Ambassadors
Saturday, 29 May 2010

Boatshed were the 1st RNLI Ambassadors a few years ago which means that if you are a boat seller or buyer through Boatshed.com you can receive a complimentary 1 year Offshore membership with the RNLI.

THE KRAKEN AWAKES
THE KRAKEN AWAKES
Saturday, 29 May 2010

Paul Singer, Broker at Boatshed Dartmouth, recently attended a presentation from Devon and Cornwall Police Special Branch organised by South Devon Marine on Project Kraken.

A very special 12 Ton Hillyard!
A very special 12 Ton Hillyard!
Thursday, 27 May 2010

There are few records of the boats that came out of David Hillyard’s Littlehampton yard including knowing exactly how many were built since no records were kept by the yard until after the Second World War when the boat numbers were started at a...

Plymouth Sail and Power Show
Plymouth Sail and Power Show
Tuesday, 11 May 2010

The Plymouth Sail and Power Show held at the MDL marina Queen Anne's Battery (QAB) on the 8th and 9th May 2010, experienced a variety of displays and boat demonstrations.

Visit Boatshed yacht brokers at the Plymouth Sail and Power Show 2010
Visit Boatshed yacht brokers at the Plymouth Sail and Power Show 2010
Wednesday, 05 May 2010

The sixth annual Plymouth Sail and Power Show is set to take place on Saturday 8th to Sunday 9th May 2010.
www.boatshedplymouth.com are pleased to be associated with the Plymouth Sail and Power Show again this year, and will be exhibiting t...

Why you should get a rigging check!
Why you should get a rigging check!
Friday, 23 April 2010

Have you had your rigging checked recently? Are you looking to buy a yacht? If so it’s very wise to consider a rigging check from a specialist rigging company. Maybe it’s just a case of not looking up, but somehow the mast and rigging seems to...

Beneteau Oceanis 423 boat for sale with Boatshed Dartmouth
Beneteau Oceanis 423 boat for sale with Boatshed Dartmouth
Monday, 12 April 2010

Without wishing to tempt fate it appears that summer may well be finally on its way. Not only are the fields starting to green up but the boat yards are rather buzzing with activity as everyone rushes to get out on the water. With my office conven...

2010 European Boatshed Conference in Portugal
2010 European Boatshed Conference in Portugal
Saturday, 03 April 2010

Boatshed Yacht Brokers are a social bunch so they seize upon any opportunity to get together. The Boatshed European annual Conference for 2010 was held over looking sailing boats and motor boats in Albufeira Marina at the offices of Boatshed Algar...

See NOW up to a massive 80 photos on every boat for sale on Boatshed.com
See NOW up to a massive 80 photos on every boat for sale on Boatshed.com
Saturday, 03 April 2010

We love hearing your feedback from our customers and many of you requested extra detailed photos to be included in our photo template. Great news we have just completed work too our website so that you can now view an extra 15 NEW photos to view f...

Boatshed.com International Yacht Brokers European Conference Awards 2010
Boatshed.com International Yacht Brokers European Conference Awards 2010
Saturday, 03 April 2010

Firstly Congratulations to Ian Welsh and his team of Boatshed Poole for winning the 2010 Boatshed.com "Broker of the year award"

A chance to own a Motor Boat of the Year 2010 Finalist
A chance to own a Motor Boat of the Year 2010 Finalist
Saturday, 20 February 2010

Boatshed Dartmouth are delighted to offer for sale the Van de Stadt designed ‘Admirals Tender’ that was the finalist in the Motor Boat of the Year Awards 2010 (Traditional and Retro category). The Admirals Launch is perfect for anyone looking ...

Confused about electronics?   One Jester Sailors answers.
Confused about electronics? One Jester Sailors answers.
Tuesday, 16 February 2010

The array of electronic goodies and gadgets available for boats is mind blowing and the advertising for them seems to insist you’d be foolish to venture out without all of them so Boatshed Plymouth called by “Just Right” one of this year’s...

America's Cup Yachts
America's Cup Yachts
Monday, 08 February 2010

We need your help to save two magnificent craft who are facing an uncertain future.

Raymarine Radar Training Course
Raymarine Radar Training Course
Friday, 29 January 2010

Plymouth Chandlers Mount Batten Boathouse who are almost next door to Boatshed Plymouth are running a Raymarine Radar and Electronic Navigation Training Course at the Mount Batten Centre in Plymouth on 19th and 20th March. This 2 day course gives...

Changes at local Plymouth canvas makers and sail repairers.
Changes at local Plymouth canvas makers and sail repairers.
Tuesday, 19 January 2010

Boatshed Plymouth is pleased to announce the expansion of one of our neighbours; local company Slik Cut, who are absolute wizards when it comes to making anything out of canvas, are expanding. Although yacht brokerage is generally thought to be a...

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