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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.

Calling "all boats for sale"
Calling "all boats for sale"
Friday, 10 December 2010

Despite the gloomy economic climate and icy temperatures, Boatshed Sussex continues to sell boats so we are keen to replenish our stock of used boats as soon as possible.

Santa's Piper (and Nor'westing's editor) Visits Waterline Boats / Boatshed Seattle!
Santa's Piper (and Nor'westing's editor) Visits Waterline Boats / Boatshed Seattle!
Friday, 10 December 2010

When from outside our office there arose such a clatter,
I sprang from my desk to see what was the matter.
Away to the entry I flew like a flash,
Tore open the door – t’was well worth the dash.

We don't just rescue boats!
We don't just rescue boats!
Thursday, 09 December 2010

Ralph Kitts one of RCR's southern engineers was patrolling his local area in Watford and decided to pop down the towpath to check on a few of the local boaters and see how things were going. On arrival at the moorings at Coxley Common Moor on the ...

Navigators & General and River Canal Rescue highlight risks of reduced water levels
Navigators & General and River Canal Rescue highlight risks of reduced water levels
Thursday, 09 December 2010

With warnings of dropping water levels on lakes reservoirs and canals, (intended or otherwise) Navigators & General is urging caution on the part of with the increased risk of groundings.

Notorious submerged wall catches another boater out on the River Trent
Notorious submerged wall catches another boater out on the River Trent
Thursday, 09 December 2010

A 57ft narrow boat and its crew left Torksey lock to travel to Newark, however shortly after leaving Torksey, disaster struck and the crew found the engine lacked power. As a result they were not making headway but luckily a fellow boat managed to...

That was cold - but enjoyable
That was cold - but enjoyable
Wednesday, 08 December 2010

It’s not often in the balmy south that we have to don gloves, hats, scarves as well scrape ice and snow off the boats. So it was with some surprise that I found myself treading very carefully over the decks of the 50’ Fleur de Lys just recentl...

That was cold - but enjoyable
That was cold - but enjoyable
Wednesday, 08 December 2010

It’s not often in the balmy south that we have to don gloves, hats, scarves as well scrape ice and snow off the boats. So it was with some surprise that I found myself treading very carefully over the decks of the 50’ Fleur de Lys just recentl...

Featured Boat of the Week - Mariner 37 Seville Pilothouse Trawler!
Featured Boat of the Week - Mariner 37 Seville Pilothouse Trawler!
Tuesday, 07 December 2010

The Mariner 37 Seville Pilothouse Trawler is fairly new to the US West Coast, but with their number growing they have attracted attention and growing interest. Compare the Mariner 37 with a Nordic Tug 37 or 39, or an American Tug 34, 365 or 395. Y...

Boatshed Poole's New Driver
Boatshed Poole's New Driver
Tuesday, 07 December 2010

Thought you all might like to see our new driver hard at work...It's a dogs life!

Endeavour is the Quay for the Survey fleet.
Endeavour is the Quay for the Survey fleet.
Friday, 03 December 2010

Endeavour Quay lifted out the third Survey vessel for refit in as many months. This time it was the Southampton based company EMU Limited’s offshore Research Vessel DISCOVERY

Velux 5 Oceans race preparation
Velux 5 Oceans race preparation
Friday, 03 December 2010

Endeavour Quay was pleased to be able to help Chris Stanmore Major (CSM) in his bid to get to the start line of the 2010-11 Velux 5 Oceans Race.

Historic Vessel visits Endeavour Quay
Historic Vessel visits Endeavour Quay
Friday, 03 December 2010

Endeavour Quay, in Gosport, recently lifted the historic Motor Gun Boat ‘81’. This iconic vessel is the only one of its kind left in the world. Built in 1942 she has been painstakingly restored and is the recent star attraction at this years ...

You got snow? We got snow! De la neige? Ici beaucoup!
You got snow? We got snow! De la neige? Ici beaucoup!
Friday, 03 December 2010

Blog en anglais et francais – Blog in French & English.

Ffffffffroid.....
Ffffffffroid.....
Wednesday, 01 December 2010

De la neige a St Malo? C'est bien rare! Mais, voila, il y en a. Et, si vous traversez la Rance et continuez un peu vers l'ouest tout devient blanc.

50 YEARS OF FOLKBOATS
50 YEARS OF FOLKBOATS
Tuesday, 30 November 2010

50 YEARS OF FOLKBOATS:

Featured Boat of the Week - Bayliner 3270 Sedan With Dock Appeal!
Featured Boat of the Week - Bayliner 3270 Sedan With Dock Appeal!
Saturday, 27 November 2010

If a home for sale has curb appeal and makes a great first impression potential homebuyers are more likely to want to look inside. The same applies when selling a boat. The sellers of this 1983 Bayliner 3270 understand the importance of their boat...

Gueule de Bois après le Rhum?
Gueule de Bois après le Rhum?
Friday, 26 November 2010

Gueule de Bois après le Rhum? Un Rhum de qualité extraordinaire !

A unique waterside lifestyle on IOW
A unique waterside lifestyle on IOW
Thursday, 25 November 2010

A UNIQUE WATERSIDE LIFESTYLE

Life of the Isle of Wight
Life of the Isle of Wight
Thursday, 25 November 2010

ISLAND LIFE
Island Harbour is conveniently located near to many of the island's fantastic attractions and sites of interest. We've picked a few of our favourites, although any of our staff will be happy to advise on days out.

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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.