Blogs
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.
From the Galley - HURD's DEEP FRITTATA
Published: Friday, 17 May 2013This dish is really a cross between the French dish Tartiflette, Spanish dish Tortilla and a Frittata. Called Hurd's Deep as I was making it one day when we saw a 35 foot basking shark off Alderney near Hurd's Deep Channel, so the names stuck ever since! This takes about 30 minutes to make and depending upon how hungry you are will feed 2 very hungry people. I'm ashamed to say we eat this in 15 minutes.
From the Galley - CAMEMBERT AND SPINACH TORTILLA
Published: Sunday, 05 May 2013Oh my god this is such great comfort food on-board, plus is delicious hot or cold. When you bite into it you get the sweetness of the onions, gooey Camembert oozing out and crispiness of cooked cheese.
Two great Westerly yachts - just listed.
Published: Thursday, 02 May 2013They say that good things come in twos. Well BoatshedPlymouth.com are very pleased to be able to offer two very well presented Westerly yachts which are both new on the market.
For Sale - an outstanding Hurley 22
Published: Wednesday, 01 May 2013This lovely little Hurley 22 is surely one of the best presented and prettiest Hurley 22s on the market today. Click here for full details and photos.
The ship's cat
Published: Monday, 29 April 2013Cats have been found aboard ships since early times, accompanying explorers, merchants and navies. Popular for rodent control, the cat would get the rat before the rats and mice could eat the crew’s food supply or any edible cargo. They also offered companionship to the crew when away on long voyages and many were seen as a lucky mascot.
PRODUCT TEST - Silky Deep Clean
Published: Thursday, 18 April 2013Thinking of selling your boat? Prepare your boat ready for sale or ready for a brand new season after a very harsh winter.
Boat safety: What the beep?!
Published: 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.....
Published: 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 items, such as food and clothing, which could be distributed to the city's poor and unemployed.
From the Galley - CHEESE AND HAM TOASTIES
Published: 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.
Can anyone lend me 40K ?
Published: Thursday, 28 March 2013Any fans of Gibbs amphibious vehicles may remember the Aquada from back in 2003 that Mr Branson broke the car/boat record across the channel from UK to France.
What is an Easter egg?
Published: Thursday, 28 March 2013An Easter egg is a secret message or hidden feature in a film, book or in computer software. The idea is that once you know there is one to be found, you may hunt for it the way you would look for eggs in an Easter egg hunt.
A day in the life of yacht broker Steve
Published: Monday, 18 March 2013Steve Booth is a broker at Boatshed Essex. He has always liked water based sports including sailing and canoeing. He started off dinghy sailing, and his first ‘proper’ boat was a Hurley 22. Steve’s been a Boatshed broker for six years and loves the people you meet through boats and boating. He also loves being his own boss.
Book Corner: For Better For Worse on a Boat
Published: Monday, 11 March 2013If you have a long lazy weekend on the boat coming up, or simply feel like a nautical read, you could pick up For Better, For Worse, For Richer, For Poorer by Damian and Siobhan Horner. This husband and wife team have written a travelogue and memoir about leaving their careers and lives ashore in England, to travel the French canals with their two children, both younger than three.
2013 March boat auction Catalogue now live
Published: Wednesday, 20 February 2013The March boat auction which takes place from Friday 22 to Tuesday 26 of March, 2013. Over 40 boats are in the auction.
Lonely Hearts WLTM Skipper
Published: Thursday, 14 February 2013This Valentine’s day Boatshed Essex is offering some match-making suggestions for those still seeking The One.
Roger Taylor (Ming Ming) has a new boat for ocean adventures
Published: Saturday, 09 February 2013Most of us have been inspired by Roger Taylors adventures on Ming Ming a 21 foot junk rigged Corribee and how he converted the boat to be set up for single handed sailing from the comfort and dryness of his cabin.
Have you seen this distance and cost calculator?
Published: Thursday, 07 February 2013Boatbookings.com offer world-wide yacht charter and sailing holidays, but if you are looking for a sail boat or powerboat for sale in Essex then they have a handy distance and cost calculator that can be used by anyone with access to the Internet.
From the Galley - PIZZA
Published: Saturday, 02 February 2013Cooking on board is always interesting on our Westerly Konsort, the galley area is not vast, but this is the season that I am going to see just what I can come up with to feed a hungry crew.
Seattle Boat Show - We’re On The Lake!
Published: Sunday, 13 January 2013You’ll find Waterline Boats / Boatshed Seattle on South Lake Union at the 2013 Seattle Boat Show!
Boatshed Franchise - Fancy a New Start in 2013?
Published: Thursday, 03 January 2013Now is the time
