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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
Cyber Monday 2025: Best Sailing and Boating Bargains to Watch for Seasonal Trips
Cyber Monday 2025: Best Sailing and Boating Bargains to Watch for Seasonal Trips

Retailers and logistics teams tighten shipping cutoffs in late November: many marine stores set final dispatch windows two weeks before...

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April 13, 2026
North Sails Cuts Prices on One-Design Sails for Winter Buyers
North Sails Cuts Prices on One-Design Sails for Winter Buyers

Winter production and distribution cycles mean sail lofts typically quote lead times of several weeks for custom One-Design sails, and...

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April 13, 2026
Best Cyber Monday Stand-Up Paddleboard Deals and a Practical Buying Guide
Best Cyber Monday Stand-Up Paddleboard Deals and a Practical Buying Guide

Warehouse dispatch for Cyber Monday paddleboard orders often moves to extended fulfillment shifts: orders placed before 10:00 GMT may ship...

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April 13, 2026
Monimoto 9: Practical GPS protection for outboard engines and marine assets
Monimoto 9: Practical GPS protection for outboard engines and marine assets

Ports and marinas increasingly register outboard engine thefts during winter lay-ups, creating logistical headaches for fleet operators, charter companies and...

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April 13, 2026
Two experienced cruisers found dead aboard yacht Acteon in the Mozambique Channel
Two experienced cruisers found dead aboard yacht Acteon in the Mozambique Channel

The yacht Acteon issued a distress call on 27 November while transiting the Mozambique Channel, approximately 200 nautical miles northeast...

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April 13, 2026
Emirates GBR Triumphs in Abu Dhabi: Logistics, Racing and Tourist Opportunities
Emirates GBR Triumphs in Abu Dhabi: Logistics, Racing and Tourist Opportunities

Zayed Port race operations required strict coordination of berth allocations, customs for incoming F50 catamarans, temporary spectator piers and shuttle...

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April 13, 2026
Bilge iQ awarded for environmental design and on-board safety at METS 2025
Bilge iQ awarded for environmental design and on-board safety at METS 2025

Compliance with NMEA 2000 networking standards is increasingly required by insurers and flag states for commercial charter fleets; Bilge iQ,...

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April 13, 2026
Spring Preview at X‑Yachts Yard: Up‑Close Look at New Models in Haderslev
Spring Preview at X‑Yachts Yard: Up‑Close Look at New Models in Haderslev

March 7, 2026, 11:00–16:00 at the X‑Yachts Show Room, Fjordagervej 21, 6100 Haderslev, the yard will stage a one‑day indoor...

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April 13, 2026
Yacht Charters for the Monaco Grand Prix: Planning Luxury Trackside Views
Yacht Charters for the Monaco Grand Prix: Planning Luxury Trackside Views

Port Hercule implements a temporary berthing plan each Grand Prix week with strict berthing permits, vessel traffic management, and maritime...

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April 13, 2026
One-Week Split Sailing Route: Island Hopping from ACI Marina Split
One-Week Split Sailing Route: Island Hopping from ACI Marina Split

ACI Marina Split is the typical check-in point for a 7-day charter from Split; the itinerary averages about 30 NM...

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April 13, 2026
FYI Yachts Brings Rooftop Moments and Yacht Charters to Billboard Latin Week
FYI Yachts Brings Rooftop Moments and Yacht Charters to Billboard Latin Week

More than 150 guest arrivals were coordinated across VIP transfers, tender berths and dedicated ride-share lanes during Billboard Latin Week,...

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April 13, 2026
One-Week Menorca Sailing Route: Mahón, Es Castell, Fornells and Ciutadella
One-Week Menorca Sailing Route: Mahón, Es Castell, Fornells and Ciutadella

Port Mahón is a deep natural harbour with more than 800 m of marina fingers and several visitor berths within...

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April 13, 2026
What the closure of RYA SafeTrx means for recreational skippers and coastal safety
What the closure of RYA SafeTrx means for recreational skippers and coastal safety

RYA SafeTrx will cease service on 31 December 2025, and HM Coastguard will receive the vessel and trip data originally...

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April 13, 2026
From autonomous outboards to solar ferries: what’s new in electric boating
From autonomous outboards to solar ferries: what’s new in electric boating

Several coastal ports have begun adjusting berth allocation and shore-power schedules as the surge in electric ferries and high-output outboards...

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April 13, 2026
Practical guidance from Dick McClary of Sailboat-Cruising.com on 12‑Volt boat fridge efficiency for passages
Practical guidance from Dick McClary of Sailboat-Cruising.com on 12‑Volt boat fridge efficiency for passages

A typical 12‑volt marine refrigerator will draw roughly 40–60 watts when the compressor is running (about 3.5–5 amps at 12.8...

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April 13, 2026
Emirates Great Britain Secures Rolex SailGP Championship in Abu Dhabi
Emirates Great Britain Secures Rolex SailGP Championship in Abu Dhabi

Mubadala Abu Dhabi Sail Grand Prix logistics required overnight berthing for 13 F50 foiling catamarans, nightly channel transits coordinated with...

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April 13, 2026
Buccaneer 18 North Americans: Racing, Family Time and Alaskan Adventures at Big Lake
Buccaneer 18 North Americans: Racing, Family Time and Alaskan Adventures at Big Lake

Transporting 18-foot Buccaneer dinghies to Big Lake meant organizers prioritized air travel and local fleet use over long-distance towing.

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April 13, 2026
Navigating the Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade: Viewing, Logistics, and Tips
Navigating the Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade: Viewing, Logistics, and Tips

Boats typically stage at the east end of Lido Isle and begin departing around 6:30 p.m., following a clockwise circuit...

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April 13, 2026
Practical Boater’s Guide to Watching the San Diego Bay Parade of Lights from the Water
Practical Boater’s Guide to Watching the San Diego Bay Parade of Lights from the Water

The 55th Annual San Diego Bay Parade of Lights is scheduled for Sunday, December 14 and Sunday, December 21, 2025,...

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April 13, 2026
Sausalito Lighted Boat Parade Logistics, Viewing Tips and On-Water Guidance
Sausalito Lighted Boat Parade Logistics, Viewing Tips and On-Water Guidance

The Sausalito Lighted Boat Parade assembles near the Bay Model Visitor Center with lights-on departure at approximately 18:00 on Saturday,...

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April 13, 2026
Charleston Holiday Boat Parade: Practical Boater Tips and Best Viewing Spots
Charleston Holiday Boat Parade: Practical Boater Tips and Best Viewing Spots

Date & time: Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 6:00 p.m.; the flotilla departs from the Cooper River, proceeds through Charleston...

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April 13, 2026
Navigating the Alexandria Holiday Boat Parade of Lights: Routes, Viewing, and Booking Options
Navigating the Alexandria Holiday Boat Parade of Lights: Routes, Viewing, and Booking Options

Saturday, December 6, 2025, sees the parade operating within a tight window: festivities run from 2:00 p.m.

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April 13, 2026
Compact and clever tools to tackle confined repairs on board
Compact and clever tools to tackle confined repairs on board

Marina service yards and charter operators routinely record access gaps under 40mm around coamings and locker recesses, creating recurring maintenance...

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April 13, 2026
Rolex crowns SailGP as Rolex SailGP Championship and accelerates coastal race tourism
Rolex crowns SailGP as Rolex SailGP Championship and accelerates coastal race tourism

SailGP runs a tightly scheduled 12-leg calendar with purpose-built logistics: identical high-performance F50 foiling catamarans are shipped between host marinas...

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April 13, 2026