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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.

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Friday, 04 August 2023

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The Importance of Boat Documents
The Importance of Boat Documents
Friday, 28 July 2023

It is important to keep ALL boat documents relating to the ownership of your boat and its maintenance history. If you have kept all the previous bill of sales and registration documents your broker will love you, if you haven't you might see them ...

Sign Up to the Boatshed Gibraltar/Alcaidesa Marina/Tanja Bay Charity Yacht Rally
Sign Up to the Boatshed Gibraltar/Alcaidesa Marina/Tanja Bay Charity Yacht Rally
Monday, 15 May 2023

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The most sociable yacht rally in the world
The most sociable yacht rally in the world
Wednesday, 01 March 2023

The Gibraltar, Spain, Morocco Charity Yacht Rally 2023 is going to Tanger. Block out the dates of the 25th to 28th August for a fun filled weekend at the exotic Tanja Bay Marina in the heart of the exciting city of Tanger. Do your bit for humanita...

Black antifoul suspected cause of orca attacks
Black antifoul suspected cause of orca attacks
Friday, 03 February 2023

The last couple of years have proved perilous for some sailing the Iberian coastline. Once boats could amble at leisure, but since 2020 there have been over 100 orca ‘interactions’ where boats have been spun around and repeatedly ram...

Brexit - Let’s Focus on One Big Opportunity for British Sailors.
Brexit - Let’s Focus on One Big Opportunity for British Sailors.
Saturday, 10 September 2022


If you are heartily sick of the word “Brexit” you’d be in good company. There are still some loose ends, Northern Ireland and Gibraltar are certainly “not done” . The U.K. is as divided as ever. It’s a good idea not to bring the ...

It Was Bound to Happen to Me.
It Was Bound to Happen to Me.
Wednesday, 24 August 2022

A year ago I sailed to the Balearics. On that trip I came across an empty open boat with a new outboard and half a dozen empty jerrycans of fuel. I speculated about what had become of the passengers of this boat. Now I think I know.

Orca “Attacks”.
Orca “Attacks”.
Friday, 18 February 2022

Orcas commonly known as Killer Whales have been unconsciously living up to their unfair public reputation as dangerous animals. It’s a pity but recent headlines in the popular press of “Orca Attacks” are doing nothing to help their condition...

February 2022 BoatBid - Catalogue
February 2022 BoatBid - Catalogue
Wednesday, 16 February 2022

The catalogue for our February 2022 BoatBid auction is now available to viewhere,
and the bidding for this BoatBid will commence at:
0900hrs (GMT) - Monday 21st February 2022
through to
1900hrs (GMT) - Sunda...

January 2022 BoatBid  - Catalogue Highlights
January 2022 BoatBid - Catalogue Highlights
Wednesday, 26 January 2022

The January 2022 BoatBid auction is in full flow having opened for bidding on Monday. You can make a bid right up to 1900hrs(GMT) on Sunday 30th January 2022.

January 2022 BoatBId - Catalogue
January 2022 BoatBId - Catalogue
Wednesday, 19 January 2022

The catalogue for our January 2022 BoatBid auction is now available to view here,
and the bidding for this BoatBid will commence at:
0900hrs (GMT) - Monday 24th January 2022
through to
1900hrs (GMT) - Sunday...

BoatBid Bespoke Auction - Moody 27
BoatBid Bespoke Auction - Moody 27
Friday, 14 January 2022

First for 2022, our BoatBId Bespoke auction went live at 0900hrs(GMT) this morning, running through to 1900hrs(GMT) on Sunday 16th January 2022.
Placing a bid on the Moody 27 is very straightforward, read how to here...

BoatBid Bespoke Auction - Moody 27
BoatBid Bespoke Auction - Moody 27
Monday, 10 January 2022

We are really pleased to announce our bespoke BoatBid auction for this Moody 27.

The History of Time (in Navigation)
The History of Time (in Navigation)
Wednesday, 29 December 2021

The early navigators were able to sail along lines of latitude using the meridian passage of the sun or sights of Polaris (the North Star). Neither of these techniques required an accurate timepiece. Measuring longitude at sea is a much mo...

Merry Christmas & A Happy New Year
Merry Christmas & A Happy New Year
Saturday, 25 December 2021

Boatshed's founder featured in Boating Business
Boatshed's founder featured in Boating Business
Wednesday, 22 December 2021

Ever wondered about the history of Boatshed.com and what makes the Founder of one of the largest, most successful yacht brokerages in the world tick?

January 2022 BoatBid - Entries Open
January 2022 BoatBid - Entries Open
Monday, 20 December 2021

Our January 2022 BoatBid auction opened this morning for entries. The auction will be held:
Monday 11th January 2022 - 0900hrs (GMT)
until
Sunday 17th January 2022 - 1900hrs (GMT)

“The Ocean Voyager & Me” by Di Beach.
“The Ocean Voyager & Me” by Di Beach.
Saturday, 23 October 2021


I wasn’t planning to write about another book but as I finished this particular book I felt it merited wider readership than just within the sailing community.

The Sextant.
The Sextant.
Tuesday, 07 September 2021

I recently had the pleasure of reading David Barrie’s fabulous story of maritime exploration, entitled “Sextant”, as we cruised to and from and around the Balearics. The histories of men like Cook, Fitzroy, Anson, Flinders and Vancouver are ...

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