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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.
Boat safety: What the beep?!
Monday, 08 April 2013Last week a mother and her daughter (aged 10) died of suspected carbon monoxide poisoning. Three people were on board the boat on Windermere and early enquiries suggested a faulty generator could have been to blame.
Cyprus - Gone to the Dogs? Not Likely.....
Friday, 05 April 2013Cyprus after the banking crisis is still alive and kicking as people turned out in their thousands to attend a charity concert. Admission to the day-long event in Nicosia- organised by Cyprus Aid - was free but revellers were asked to donate item...
From the Galley - CHEESE AND HAM TOASTIES
Friday, 05 April 2013Now these are really good and one of my favourite boating lunches or snacks whilst sailing along. The smell of cheese cooking is great on a boat, gets everyone hungry, including the dogs.
Suicide strip for your ensign
Monday, 01 April 2013We first saw this on a local ferry, they shoot across the harbour at 15 knots, their ensign extended at the stern and if you look carefully you will see a strip of netting sewn onto the tail end to protect from whipping its self to rags.
Getting your sail boat ready for sea
Sunday, 24 March 2013The process of getting your boat ready for sea is a therapeutic and systematic approach, I love the fact myself and my partner work away with no talking getting the boat ready. We tend to use the same mental check list for a small or long trip as...
Where does he keep his tool kit?
Wednesday, 20 March 2013I’d only gone out for a couple of hours dog walking, whilst my husband stayed behind to do “boat jobs”.
Seattle Boat Show - We’re On The Lake!
Sunday, 13 January 2013You’ll find Waterline Boats / Boatshed Seattle on South Lake Union at the 2013 Seattle Boat Show!
The On the Water Bus is starting its next mission...
Wednesday, 19 December 2012With the success of British sportsmen and women in sailing, canoeing and rowing during the Olympics and Paralympics, the time could not be better to encourage new and more people into boating.
Boat Retailers and Brokers Code of Practice
Tuesday, 11 December 2012Read the following details
A choice of tasty Ribeyes
Monday, 12 November 2012Boatshed 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.
...How much Money ?... 24 hours in a Liferaft
Sunday, 11 November 2012The 24 Hours in a liferaft has raised over 10,000 pounds so far !
Girls Adrift - 48 hours to go before liferaft challenge
Wednesday, 07 November 2012Just 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.
What is it like inside a liferaft for 24 hours?
Tuesday, 30 October 2012Talk 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...
Can you imagine what its like to have to abandon ship?
Friday, 26 October 2012Should a vessel sink or catch fire you could face the reality of having to get into a life-raft. Liferafts are often the last resort for survival in such circumstances. Liferafts are small, cramped and conditions inside are cold, wet and uncomfort...
Compelling Reasons to Register a Yacht in Gibraltar
Tuesday, 16 October 2012In the last six months, further compelling reasons have emerged to make the Gibraltar Red Ensign the flag of choice. However, these changes aside, Gibraltar already has a host of advantages for registering a yacht in this unique southern European...
Inspirational Celebs at the PSP Southampton boat show on Ladies day
Friday, 21 September 2012Thursday 20th September hosted ladies day at the PSP Southampton boat show with lots of beautifully dressed women.
Sailors Wanted: No Experience Necessary!
Thursday, 20 September 2012Have you seen the ‘Watch My Story’ campaign that popped up on Monday in the media and social media? The Clipper Round the World Yacht Race has launched a new international crew recruitment drive. Whether you love Bavaria, Jeanneau, Leisure, We...
Superyacht Captain talks about how you can get involved in the Superyacht Industry
Sunday, 16 September 2012Today at the PSP Southampton boat show, Ben Webb a superyacht Captain gave advice to people on the "On the Water" Bus to people interested about getting into this industry.
Day 1 of the 42nd Newport International Boat Show
Friday, 14 September 2012Day 1 of the 42nd Newport International Boat Show was a success. We spent the day meeting new friends and catching up with all of our old friends. There was a good turn out at the start of the day and it seemed to carry us through past show closin...
Boat Donation Programme launched by Sail 4 Cancer
Thursday, 13 September 2012Sail 4 Cancer has announced a new boat donation campaign which allows people to dispose of their boats whilst getting significant tax benefits.
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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.