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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.
Plymouth to Nigeria - Mission accomplished!
Wednesday, 14 November 2012The 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
Wednesday, 14 November 2012This 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
Tuesday, 13 November 2012A 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
Tuesday, 13 November 2012The #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
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.
...Fancy a project this winter?
Monday, 12 November 2012We 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
Sunday, 11 November 2012The 24 Hours in a liferaft has raised over 10,000 pounds so far !
24 Hours in a Liferaft- VIDEO UPDATE
Saturday, 10 November 2012It'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
Saturday, 10 November 2012REPORT REPORT>>>>> #girlsadrift #sailforcancer
Best price on the market!
Friday, 09 November 2012This 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
Thursday, 08 November 2012This 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
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.
Marine Industry ladies spend 24 hours in a liferaft
Wednesday, 07 November 2012Marine Industry ladies spend 24 hours in a liferaft
Boatshed Cowes & the Classic boat museum
Wednesday, 07 November 2012We 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
Wednesday, 07 November 2012One 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
Tuesday, 06 November 2012Boatshed 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!
Monday, 05 November 2012
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...
A Real Gem...With A Ketch!
Friday, 26 October 2012At 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...
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...
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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.