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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.

The 5.80 Mini Globe Race Sails from Lagos!
The 5.80 Mini Globe Race Sails from Lagos!
Friday, 27 December 2024

The moment is almost here! The 5.80 Mini Globe Race is set to depart from Lagos on December 28th, and the anticipation is palpable. These incredibly skilled and courageous sailors are putting the final touches on their preparations, ready to embar...

Setting the Stage: The 5.80 Mini Globe Race Lands in Lagos
Setting the Stage: The 5.80 Mini Globe Race Lands in Lagos
Friday, 20 December 2024

The anticipation is building! The intrepid sailors and their remarkable 5.80 mini sailboats have begun arriving in Lagos, Portugal, marking the start of a truly extraordinary adventure – the 5.80 Mini Globe Race. This epic challenge, which will ...

Boxing Day Beers with Boatshed.com - Plus new walk at 1200.
Boxing Day Beers with Boatshed.com - Plus new walk at 1200.
Thursday, 19 December 2024

UPDATE - Beach Walk before the Beers : See details below. all welcome.

Sailor lost overboard during the ARC
Sailor lost overboard during the ARC
Wednesday, 04 December 2024

World Cruising Club has confirmed the loss of a 33-year-old sailor from the Volvo 70 yacht Ocean Breeze during the Atlantic Rally for Cruisers (ARC). The incident occurred on Monday, 2 December 2024, at 02:27 UTC. Despite extensive search ef...

Freedom Boat Club Celebrates its 35th Anniversary
Freedom Boat Club Celebrates its 35th Anniversary
Monday, 02 December 2024

Freedom Boat Club, the world’s largest boat club operator, is celebrating its 35th anniversary. From its humble beginnings in 1989, Freedom Boat Club has expanded to over 400 locations across the United States and internationally, creating a...

Onboard with Boatshed - Preserving maritime heritage with AI
Onboard with Boatshed - Preserving maritime heritage with AI
Monday, 02 December 2024

Preserving maritime heritage with AI

Avoiding, Identifying and Dealing with the Diesel Bug.
Avoiding, Identifying and Dealing with the Diesel Bug.
Monday, 25 November 2024

The diesel bug is a term used to describe microbial contamination in diesel fuel, primarily caused by fungi, bacteria, and yeasts. It is especially problematic in marine environments due to the combination of fuel, water, and warm temperatures. He...

Pilot Boat powered by vegetable oil
Pilot Boat powered by vegetable oil
Monday, 25 November 2024

Falmouth Harbour has taken delivery of a new £1.6m pilot boat which is powered by hydrogenated vegetable oil (HVO).

Onboard with Boatshed - Winterisation tips
Onboard with Boatshed - Winterisation tips
Tuesday, 05 November 2024

Winterisation tips

Onboard with Boatshed - Operating your boat safely: lessons from 30 years at sea
Onboard with Boatshed - Operating your boat safely: lessons from 30 years at sea
Tuesday, 08 October 2024

Operating your boat safely: lessons from 30 years at sea

Supertaff's trusted caretakers.
Supertaff's trusted caretakers.
Tuesday, 01 October 2024

Introducing Augusto and Dai: The Dynamic Duo Behind Best of Lusitania and Supertaff’s Care

Final Hours to Bid – Don’t Miss Out!
Final Hours to Bid – Don’t Miss Out!
Monday, 30 September 2024

Final Hours to Bid – Don’t Miss Out!

The Boatshed France - End of Summer Auction is Now Live!
The Boatshed France - End of Summer Auction is Now Live!
Friday, 27 September 2024

The Boatshed France - End of Summer Auction is Now Live!

Last chance to buy before the Boatbid Auction starts!
Last chance to buy before the Boatbid Auction starts!
Wednesday, 25 September 2024

LAST CHANCE TO MAKE AN OFFER BEFORE THE AUCTION!

Website traffic comparisons update - June to August 2024
Website traffic comparisons update - June to August 2024
Tuesday, 17 September 2024

We're pleased to bring you the latest website traffic figures, updated by SimilarWeb, reflecting our performance from June to August 2024 compared to other key players in the marine brokerage industry.

Onboard with Boatshed - Preparing your boat for sale: think like a buyer not a seller
Onboard with Boatshed - Preparing your boat for sale: think like a buyer not a seller
Wednesday, 04 September 2024

Preparing your boat for sale: think like a buyer not a seller

Onboard with Boatshed - The post-covid marine industry: a missed opportunity for growth
Onboard with Boatshed - The post-covid marine industry: a missed opportunity for growth
Tuesday, 06 August 2024

The post-covid marine industry: a missed opportunity for growth

Website traffic comparisons update - April to June 2024
Website traffic comparisons update - April to June 2024
Monday, 22 July 2024

We are delighted to report that our website traffic continues to surge, with visitors from all over the globe preferring Boatshed for their boating needs.

Onboard with Boatshed - Keeping your boat in a foreign country
Onboard with Boatshed - Keeping your boat in a foreign country
Monday, 01 July 2024

Keeping your boat in a foreign country

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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.