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Exploring Tour de BonTon – The Amsterdam Sex Club Bringing the Industry into the Spotlight

In the heart of Amsterdam, the Tour de BonTon emerges as a prominent sex club, challenging societal norms and redefining adult entertainment. This establishment not only invites patrons into an enticing domain of beauty but...

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April 13, 2026
Corporate Holiday Yacht Parties in Fort Lauderdale: Logistics, Venues, and Planning Tips
Corporate Holiday Yacht Parties in Fort Lauderdale: Logistics, Venues, and Planning Tips

Fort Lauderdale’s 165 miles of navigable waterways and immediate access to Port Everglades mean that chartered yachts for corporate holiday...

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April 13, 2026
How the Dutch Caribbean Coast Guard upgraded MS 38 Defiant interceptors for rough seas and island safety
How the Dutch Caribbean Coast Guard upgraded MS 38 Defiant interceptors for rough seas and island safety

The Dutch Caribbean Coast Guard (DCCG) currently fields a dozen MS 38 Defiant interceptors across Aruba, Curaçao, and Sint Maarten,...

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April 13, 2026
Gussies 2025 Winners: the leading electric boats, ferries and workboats shaping marine travel
Gussies 2025 Winners: the leading electric boats, ferries and workboats shaping marine travel

Voting logistics for the 2025 Gussies involved more than 5,000 public votes and an International Judging Panel of 35 experts,...

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April 13, 2026
Galápagos Yacht Charters: From Baltra Entry to Fernandina’s Lava Flows — Practical Guide
Galápagos Yacht Charters: From Baltra Entry to Fernandina’s Lava Flows — Practical Guide

Baltra is the primary logistical hub for most Galápagos yacht charters, with arrivals coordinated through scheduled flights from Quito and...

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April 13, 2026
Licensed Yacht Charters and Smooth Island Hopping in the British Virgin Islands
Licensed Yacht Charters and Smooth Island Hopping in the British Virgin Islands

The Sir Francis Drake Channel and the BVI licensing regime combine to create exceptionally calm sailing conditions: only select commercially...

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April 13, 2026
Choosing the Right Small Yacht Under 50 Feet: Axopar, Back Cove, Jeanneau, Beneteau & Grady-White Compared
Choosing the Right Small Yacht Under 50 Feet: Axopar, Back Cove, Jeanneau, Beneteau & Grady-White Compared

A 40–50 ft yacht typically requires a marina slip of at least 50–55 ft and a beam clearance of 12–15...

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April 13, 2026
Beckett and Gimson on Sudden-Death Finals and Olympic Sailing Formats
Beckett and Gimson on Sudden-Death Finals and Olympic Sailing Formats

Race-course allocation, broadcast vessel positioning and coastal spectator access must now be designed around a strict 52-minute broadcast window, a...

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April 13, 2026
Practical Differences Between Crewed, Cabin and Bareboat Yacht Charters for Travelers
Practical Differences Between Crewed, Cabin and Bareboat Yacht Charters for Travelers

Harbour logistics dictate that a fully crewed yacht requires pre-arranged berth reservations, customs & immigration clearances, waste disposal slots and...

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April 13, 2026
Where Yacht Owners Are Cruising in 2025: From the Bahamas to Alaska
Where Yacht Owners Are Cruising in 2025: From the Bahamas to Alaska

Transit from South Florida to the Exumas typically takes 10–14 hours for a 60–80 ft motor yacht; reliable provisioning, fuel...

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April 13, 2026
After the Fort Myers Boat Show: A Practical Checklist for Buyers and Boaters
After the Fort Myers Boat Show: A Practical Checklist for Buyers and Boaters

Most exhibitors at the Fort Myers Boat Show expect a 10–14 day surge of follow-ups; average lead times for new...

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April 13, 2026
Boat Vocabulary Primer for New Skippers — NBOA Essentials
Boat Vocabulary Primer for New Skippers — NBOA Essentials

Maritime regulations require every power-driven vessel to show a masthead light and correct sidelights during restricted visibility and at night,...

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April 13, 2026
Powering ER Watermakers from Solar and Batteries: Practical Lessons for Cruisers
Powering ER Watermakers from Solar and Batteries: Practical Lessons for Cruisers

A 65 L/h energy‑recovery (ER) watermaker typically runs the ER drive at a low speed—about one cycle every six seconds—which...

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April 13, 2026
Doha’s Maritime Transformation: Superyachts, Marina Logistics and Luxury at the Qatar Boat Show
Doha’s Maritime Transformation: Superyachts, Marina Logistics and Luxury at the Qatar Boat Show

Old Doha Port now offers berths capable of accommodating superyachts up to 160 m, fixed pontoons and modern service berths...

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April 13, 2026
Whitsunday Escape: Gold in Queensland Puts Bareboat Charters in the Spotlight
Whitsunday Escape: Gold in Queensland Puts Bareboat Charters in the Spotlight

Turnaround for bareboat charters in the Whitsundays depends on coordinated provisioning, cleaning and safety inspections to deliver consistent, award-level service—logistics...

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April 13, 2026
Southport’s WLYC 24-Hour Race 2025: Fireflies Lead a Renewed Era of Team Sailing
Southport’s WLYC 24-Hour Race 2025: Fireflies Lead a Renewed Era of Team Sailing

The race-control team managed continuous operations for 24 hours on Marine Lake using permanent floodlighting, temporary race pontoons and shore-side...

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April 13, 2026
Grand Soleil 52 Performance — 55‑foot Italian performance cruiser by Matteo Polli and Nauta Design
Grand Soleil 52 Performance — 55‑foot Italian performance cruiser by Matteo Polli and Nauta Design

With four stainless steel water tanks totaling 600 L placed amidships and a 350 L diesel tank, the Grand Soleil...

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April 13, 2026
Why Yacht Charters Make Memorable Corporate Retreats in South Florida
Why Yacht Charters Make Memorable Corporate Retreats in South Florida

In Fort Lauderdale and along the South Florida Intracoastal Waterway, private yacht charters routinely require coordination of port clearances, mooring...

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April 13, 2026
Orca Core and Display: Practical Uses, Limits and What Boaters Should Know
Orca Core and Display: Practical Uses, Limits and What Boaters Should Know

Orca Core aggregates sensor inputs via NMEA 2000 and delivers AIS, GPS and attitude data over onboard Wi‑Fi to displays...

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April 13, 2026
Winter Boating Essentials: Gear, Safety, and Why Scout 277 Dorado or 377 LXF Excel
Winter Boating Essentials: Gear, Safety, and Why Scout 277 Dorado or 377 LXF Excel

Marina logistics change in winter: reduced pump-out and fuel hours, consolidated slip reservations, and limited maintenance windows mean recreational skippers...

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April 13, 2026
Aluminum Catamaran Assembly: How Interdependent Tasks Shape the Build
Aluminum Catamaran Assembly: How Interdependent Tasks Shape the Build

On an aluminum catamaran project, the critical path hinges on synchronized delivery of prefabricated panels, wiring looms, plumbing manifolds and...

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April 13, 2026
How Sail Training Reconnects Out-of-Sight Learners with Education and Community
How Sail Training Reconnects Out-of-Sight Learners with Education and Community

ASTO supports more than 30 member charities operating over 50 vessels, running programmes that reach more than 12,000 young people...

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April 13, 2026
How Dutch shipyards merge superyacht construction and Michelin-level culinary design
How Dutch shipyards merge superyacht construction and Michelin-level culinary design

The Netherlands' "Yacht Valley" network coordinates specialist suppliers, inland transport hubs and just-in-time delivery schedules to outfit vessels over 50...

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April 13, 2026
How Marina Book Exchanges Sustain Cruising Libraries and Enrich Voyages
How Marina Book Exchanges Sustain Cruising Libraries and Enrich Voyages

Marina book exchanges function as informal supply-chain nodes for cruising crews, where turnover rates, visitor frequency and port infrastructure determine...

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April 13, 2026
Ipswich Maritime Trust launches Suffolk Wooden Boats Register and calls for submissions
Ipswich Maritime Trust launches Suffolk Wooden Boats Register and calls for submissions

The Ipswich Maritime Trust is compiling the Suffolk Wooden Boats Register with Heritage Lottery funding and is actively seeking information...

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April 13, 2026