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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.

Fireworks on the Canals
Fireworks on the Canals
Thursday, 15 November 2012

The wonderful thing if you’re looking for your first boat for sale is anticipating the freedom that you will soon enjoy, to arrive at some beautiful location or festive event with your own little floating apartment in-tow.

Plymouth to Nigeria - Mission accomplished!
Plymouth to Nigeria - Mission accomplished!
Wednesday, 14 November 2012

The life of a boat broker can be very varied, sometimes rather stressful and often rewarding. Cue a request for a water transport passenger vessel to be purchased from Plymouth and shipped to Lagos the capital of Nigeria!

Class 40 up for auction
Class 40 up for auction
Wednesday, 14 November 2012

This particular Class 40 has been professionally campaigned and achieved success in a number of races. With her class certificate complete and equipment updated in 2008 (all running rigging replaced!)

Immersion suit SurvivalOne 1000 series TEST REPORT
Immersion suit SurvivalOne 1000 series TEST REPORT
Tuesday, 13 November 2012

A group of 8 girls jumped into a life raft for charity for 24 hours with out getting off. #GirlsAdrift they raised approx £5000 for the Sail 4 Cancer charity.

Groovy I Zip life jackets by Sea Safe
Groovy I Zip life jackets by Sea Safe
Tuesday, 13 November 2012

The #GirlsAdrift team who recently spent 24 hours in a life raft for Sail 4 Cancer charity were sponsored by Sea Safe life jackets, gave these life jackets 10/10 score for design, comfort and fun factor.

A choice of tasty Ribeyes
A choice of tasty Ribeyes
Monday, 12 November 2012

Boatshed Dartmouth are delighted to offer for sale a selection (or is it a ‘rack of Ribeyes’?) of lightly used ex demonstrator Ribeyes. These boats represent excellent value especially as they are also backed by the Ribeye Approved scheme. ...

Fancy a project this winter?
Fancy a project this winter?
Monday, 12 November 2012

We have a couple of project boats to keep you occupied on cold winter evenings and to get you on the water for next summers long lazy warm ones.

How much Money ?... 24 hours in a Liferaft
How much Money ?... 24 hours in a Liferaft
Sunday, 11 November 2012

The 24 Hours in a liferaft has raised over 10,000 pounds so far !

24 Hours in a Liferaft- VIDEO UPDATE
24 Hours in a Liferaft- VIDEO UPDATE
Saturday, 10 November 2012

It's a new day here in Southampton and the girls on are now half way through their ordeal. How have they coped? Is it all too much?

24 Hours in a liferaft UPDATE
24 Hours in a liferaft UPDATE
Saturday, 10 November 2012

REPORT REPORT>>>>> #girlsadrift #sailforcancer

Best price on the market!
Best price on the market!
Friday, 09 November 2012

This 2000 Tiara 3500 Open is excellent for entertaining, fabulous for fishing and crazy fun for cruising!
The outstanding design, luxurious accommodations, low engine hours, show room condition and amazing price make this boat the perfect buy!...

Liferaft challenge starts TOMORROW
Liferaft challenge starts TOMORROW
Thursday, 08 November 2012

This idea was launched on us with no time to spare. Always up for a challenge I thought it could be great fun to spend 24 hours with a group of girls (who I don't really know very well) and gets me out of the office!

Girls Adrift - 48 hours to go before liferaft challenge
Girls Adrift - 48 hours to go before liferaft challenge
Wednesday, 07 November 2012

Just 48 hours until 8 girls step into a liferaft for 24 hours, all for Sail4Cancer Charity. They have already collected over two and a half thousand pounds for the charity and are looking to collect a few more pennies on the day.

Marine Industry ladies spend 24 hours in a liferaft
Marine Industry ladies spend 24 hours in a liferaft
Wednesday, 07 November 2012

Marine Industry ladies spend 24 hours in a liferaft

Boatshed Cowes & the Classic boat museum
Boatshed Cowes & the Classic boat museum
Wednesday, 07 November 2012

We at Boatshed Cowes.com are pleased to announce our support for the classic boat museum at East Cowes & thank them for their hospitality on their opening day.

Remembrance Day on the Cut
Remembrance Day on the Cut
Wednesday, 07 November 2012

One of my favourite books is Ramlin Rose, the Boatwoman’s Story, by Sheila Stewart. In the early 1990’s the author interviewed whatever boatwomen she could find in the Banbury area; women who were born and bred on horse-drawn boats. She then c...

New Instructions – Halmatic 30 for sale
New Instructions – Halmatic 30 for sale
Tuesday, 06 November 2012

Boatshed Dartmouth are delighted to offer for sale a Halmatic 30. First launched in 1979 the Halmatic 30 shares the same timeless seagoing qualities of the Nicholson 31. She is a heavy displacement cruiser with a high ballast ratio. In total over ...

Ode to Girls Adrift!
Ode to Girls Adrift!
Monday, 05 November 2012

What is it like inside a liferaft for 24 hours?
What is it like inside a liferaft for 24 hours?
Tuesday, 30 October 2012

Talk about doing crazy things, I'm going to be living in a liferaft in winter with 7 other ladies for 24 hours!
You will be able to Watch our fly on the wall hourly updates on what its really like to live inside a liferaft...Hourly updates wil...

A Real Gem...With A Ketch!
A Real Gem...With A Ketch!
Friday, 26 October 2012

At Waterline Boats / Boatshed Seattle we watch internet traffic as a key indicator, and have highly sophisticated tools to assess traffic. One of our most frequently viewed vessels is this lovely 46 foot wooden ketch built in 1986 in Oswego, Orego...

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