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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.

Capibara - The Magic Number
Capibara - The Magic Number
Friday, 28 March 2014

It is common knowledge that cruising life is the same as fixing boats in exotic places. There’s always work to do on a boat! In Martinique we met a young couple in the marina, who were working on their boat.

Twin diesel Cranchi in show room condition for sale
Twin diesel Cranchi in show room condition for sale
Friday, 28 March 2014

This Cranchi Perla 25 has just come onto the market for sale. She is in showroom condition and ready for a new family, Lying south coast. UK.

2014 Beneteau Oceanis 55 - $559,00
2014 Beneteau Oceanis 55 - $559,00
Thursday, 27 March 2014

Perfect for short handed cruising, plus you can adjust all sails without leaving the helm. Electronic controlled transom lowers to create a swim platform, a small refrigerator is integrated in the cockpit table-handy to use while underway, just a ...

OPEN 60 Performance racing boat - REDUCED
OPEN 60 Performance racing boat - REDUCED
Tuesday, 25 March 2014

If you're looking to get onto the OPEN 60 racing circuit, this slightly older OPEN 60 carbon fibre CNB racing boat, with great pedigree at a sensible price, then don't overlook this boat.

Capibara - We love Barbados!
Capibara - We love Barbados!
Friday, 21 March 2014

Barbados is everything we thought back home the Caribbean would be! There are beautiful sandy beaches, nice restaurants and shops, and the most friendly, smiling, and courteous people we have met in the Caribbean.

Capibara - Super yachts and US visa
Capibara - Super yachts and US visa
Friday, 14 March 2014

We have now arrived in Barbados, and we have arrived by boat! In Martinique we discussed the possibilities of flying to Barbados and staying at a hotel instead of sailing the 100 nautical miles against the wind, current, and waves.

Boatshed choose Miami Boat Show to roll out new technology
Boatshed choose Miami Boat Show to roll out new technology
Thursday, 06 February 2014

Boatshed is a British company that sells thousands of used boats a year.
Boatshed has now developed 3 new exciting products for 2014.

Capibara - cruised to Bequia
Capibara - cruised to Bequia
Saturday, 01 February 2014

We've always had difficulties leaving a place, whether we’re at anchor or in a marina. There’s always something we ought to do, or another restaurant or boat to visit. We arrange to leave in the morning, and before the boat is ready to leave, ...

Albert Dock Visitor Numbers Rising Year On Year
Albert Dock Visitor Numbers Rising Year On Year
Thursday, 23 January 2014

Liverpool's Albert Dock complex has seen a surge in visitor numbers for the fourth year in a row.

The boat auction has started, Bidding has begun
The boat auction has started, Bidding has begun
Friday, 17 January 2014

The auction has just started and you can now start bidding! Auction ends on Tuesday 21st Jan 2014, so get bidding.

Wirral Fundraisers Win Awards For Hoylake Lifeboat
Wirral Fundraisers Win Awards For Hoylake Lifeboat
Wednesday, 15 January 2014

Two Wirral fundraisers have received prestigious awards in recognition of their long and devoted service to Hoylake Lifeboat Station.

Join the 200ft Tall Ship Stavros S Niarchos in Albert Dock
Join the 200ft Tall Ship Stavros S Niarchos in Albert Dock
Tuesday, 14 January 2014

Open Weekend on 200ft Tall Ship Stavros S Niarchos in Albert Dock January 18th & 19th

Boatshed Yacht Broker Awards 2014
Boatshed Yacht Broker Awards 2014
Friday, 10 January 2014

The Boatshed 2014 Conference was held at the Excel exhibition centre during the London boat show. Boatshed offices travelled to London to share best practice, discuss ideas and develop new strategy for 2014/15.

Liverpool Named In Top 3 Cities In World To Visit In 2014
Liverpool Named In Top 3 Cities In World To Visit In 2014
Thursday, 09 January 2014

Liverpool's culture renaissance and revitalised Baltic Triangle area were selected as highlights by travel bible Rough Guide when they named the city in the top three to visit this year.

Boatshed Scotland scoops broker of the year award
Boatshed Scotland scoops broker of the year award
Thursday, 09 January 2014

Boatshed Scotland won the trophy for "Yacht Broker of the year" at the 2014 Boatshed Conference and Awards ceremony.

Capibara - Atlantic crossing low down
Capibara - Atlantic crossing low down
Monday, 06 January 2014

We've had several questions from interested readers that are looking to do the Atlantic crossing, so here's some of what Signe & Henrik experienced on Capibara their Allegro 30.

Capibara - Should you believe everything you read?
Capibara - Should you believe everything you read?
Friday, 03 January 2014

After a rather boring Christmas Eve in Martinique, we decided to go to St. Lucia for the New Year’s, because a local girl from Martinique had told us that they threw better parties at the neighbour island.

London Boat Show on stand E163
London Boat Show on stand E163
Friday, 03 January 2014

Boatshed.com will be on Stand E163 for the next 9 days.

Tall Ship Albert Dock Open Weekend January 4th & 5th
Tall Ship Albert Dock Open Weekend January 4th & 5th
Tuesday, 31 December 2013


200ft TALL SHIP STAVROS S NIARCHOS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
IN ALBERT DOCK, LIVERPOOL THIS WEEKEND!

Capibara - Christmas in the Carribbean
Capibara - Christmas in the Carribbean
Friday, 27 December 2013

To arrive in Martinique has turned out to be a bit of an anti-climax for both of us, even though we barely talked about anything else during the crossing or before for that matter. Martinique hasn't live up to our expectations, which for my part h...

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