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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.

BoatBid Launch NEW Auction Catalogue
BoatBid Launch NEW Auction Catalogue
Monday, 26 January 2009

After the success of the first boat auction and by popular demand Boatbid is back !!!

London Boat Show - Boatshed meets intrepid solo female rower
London Boat Show - Boatshed meets intrepid solo female rower
Thursday, 15 January 2009

Boatshed spent some time today with Sarah Outen who sets out in March 2009 to become the first female solo rower to cross the Indian Ocean. Sarah is at the London Boat Show with her boat, Serendipity, in a prime spot next to the main stage so go a...

Boatshed MD offers advice to other businesses
Boatshed MD offers advice to other businesses
Thursday, 15 January 2009

Neil Chapman and Boatshed have been chosen as a case study on the UK Government's website to help other businesses to start up. Business Link which is the primary port of call for anyone interested in starting a business interviewed Neil and the ...

London Boat Show - Busy on the first day
London Boat Show - Busy on the first day
Friday, 09 January 2009

The Boatshed team, along with thousands of visitors, press and boating enthusiasts braved the icy conditions in London this morning to attend the opening of the 55th London Boat Show at ExCel.

Boatshed Cowes - Yarmouth office sets sail
Boatshed Cowes - Yarmouth office sets sail
Sunday, 21 December 2008

On a bright winter's day in Yarmouth on the Isle of Wight, the latest Boatshed office was launched!

Daily Telegraph revisits Boatshed - one year on
Daily Telegraph revisits Boatshed - one year on
Friday, 12 December 2008

In November 2007, the Daily Telegraph (leading UK newspaper) interviewed Neil and Mandy Chapman, MDs of Boatshed and an article appeared in the business section of the newspaper.

BoatBid - the results are in
BoatBid - the results are in
Monday, 08 December 2008

The inaugural five day BoatBid auction held at the Sail, Power and Watersports Show at Earls Court has finished and was deemed an absolute success by the team, owners and bidders alike.

Boatshed Cowes Doubles in Size in a Year and launches new office
Boatshed Cowes Doubles in Size in a Year and launches new office
Friday, 05 December 2008

The owner of Boatshed Cowes, Frank Gelder, will be opening a new office in Yarmouth on 20th December. This second office, which will run in conjunction with his existing business in Clarence Boatyard, will offer boat owners in the west of the Isl...

Boatshed Falmouth meets the Emirates boating crowd
Boatshed Falmouth meets the Emirates boating crowd
Sunday, 30 November 2008

Last week Steve from Boatshed Falmouth called in on the inaugural Emirates Boatshow in Abu Dhabi.

Sail, Power and Watersports Show and BoatBid - a formidable team
Sail, Power and Watersports Show and BoatBid - a formidable team
Saturday, 29 November 2008

Day three of the Sail, Power and Watersports Show ended in celebratory fashion with a combined Fizz @ Five, Royal Marine Commando Display and live music on the main stage. The event was attended by hundreds of visitors and exhibitors and entertai...

Boatshed Babes Throw Themselves Off the Side of a Building
Boatshed Babes Throw Themselves Off the Side of a Building
Friday, 28 November 2008

Today's news from the Sail, Power and Watersports Show is that the Boatshed Babes, Sarah and Caroline, both decided to help the cause by throwing themselves over the side of the Earls Court Exhibition centre.

Fast and furious with BoatBid
Fast and furious with BoatBid
Thursday, 27 November 2008

Day 2 of the world's biggest boat auction and the bids keep on coming in at BoatBid.com! At many points during the day, all the phone lines were busy, the team were all on their laptops and the visitors kept coming - the BoatBid crew are expert m...

BoatBid - Day One, interview with Neil Chapman
BoatBid - Day One, interview with Neil Chapman
Wednesday, 26 November 2008

As the first day of bidding comes to an end, we thought it would be interesting to catch up with Neil Chapman, MD at Boatshed.com to find out how the auction is panning out.

Boatshed in Vegas
Boatshed in Vegas
Wednesday, 19 November 2008

"Any opportunity to network" is one of the Boatshed buzz phrases.
This week members of the Boatshed team are in at the deep-end with the USA's largest boat dealers.

Vendee Globe begins 2008
Vendee Globe begins 2008
Saturday, 08 November 2008

After a night of wondering what the weather was to be for the start of the Vendee Globe Challenge Sunday saw a unsettled sky in Les Sables d'olonne.

Vendee Globe 2008
Vendee Globe 2008
Saturday, 08 November 2008

As you sit down to that Saturday breakfast one of the things you probably won't be thinking about is taking off on a sailboat around the world, non-stop, with yourself as company and crew!

BoatBid Catalogue LIVE
BoatBid Catalogue LIVE
Tuesday, 04 November 2008

The world’s largest boat auction is being staged at the Sail, Power & Watersports Show 2008 at Earls Court and the catalogue of boats for sale is now LIVE on the BoatBid.com website. From an historic Royal Yacht through to family cruisers, ...

Boatshed in Seattle
Boatshed in Seattle
Sunday, 02 November 2008

Boatshed.com, the world’s largest yacht brokerage expands again across the opening its 3rd west coast office in Seattle. This now gives this UK based company 30 offices in total across the USA and over 70 worldwide locations since Boatshed.com ...

Boatshed.com ranked in the top 10
Boatshed.com ranked in the top 10
Thursday, 30 October 2008

In recognition of the Boatshed.com website outstanding performance, Hitwise presented Boatshed.com with a Hitwise Top 10 Website Award for the quarter ending July - September 2008.

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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.