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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
How to Refit a Classic Boat with Modern Systems and Comforts
How to Refit a Classic Boat with Modern Systems and Comforts

Propulsion and generator overhauls typically represent the single largest expense in a vintage motorboat refit, so prioritize a full systems...

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April 13, 2026
Arkup, The Ark Companies, Lyman-Morse and Pininfarina Unite to Advance Villa 50 Production
Arkup, The Ark Companies, Lyman-Morse and Pininfarina Unite to Advance Villa 50 Production

Lyman-Morse will assume manufacturing responsibility for Arkup vessels beginning with the Villa 50, shifting serial production logistics to Maine while...

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April 13, 2026
Bleuenn: a 1950s Breton pram reborn at AP Yachting and bound for Douarnenez
Bleuenn: a 1950s Breton pram reborn at AP Yachting and bound for Douarnenez

The 2.40 m Sprat pram, built in Noisy-le-Sec in the 1950s by an Arts et Métiers engineer, spent thirty years...

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April 13, 2026
How MaxSea and TIMEZERO reshaped onboard navigation over 40 years
How MaxSea and TIMEZERO reshaped onboard navigation over 40 years

By December 2025, TIMEZERO's 2D/3D engine had become a core component in bridge suites where FURUNO chartplotters and other electronics...

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April 13, 2026
MSIG Europe and an unusual duo: fossil-free sailing for the Transat Café l’Or 2025
MSIG Europe and an unusual duo: fossil-free sailing for the Transat Café l’Or 2025

At Le Havre berths the MSIG Europe IMOC A, one of the oldest hulls in the fleet, configured for a...

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April 13, 2026
Pearl 63: An 18‑metre owner‑driven motor‑yacht targeting Central Europe
Pearl 63: An 18‑metre owner‑driven motor‑yacht targeting Central Europe

Berthing logistics for an 18‑metre demonstration unit at Boot Düsseldorf require pre-arranged marina space with a minimum 20‑metre slip, shore...

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April 13, 2026
Grand Large Yachting’s World Odyssey 25 sets sail from Lanzarote on a 2,700 nm Atlantic stage
Grand Large Yachting’s World Odyssey 25 sets sail from Lanzarote on a 2,700 nm Atlantic stage

On November 29, 2025, the World Odyssey 25 flotilla of 23 Grand Large Yachting vessels left Lanzarote under steady trade...

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April 13, 2026
How World Sailing’s storm jib restriction reshapes IRC-rated offshore racing yachts
How World Sailing’s storm jib restriction reshapes IRC-rated offshore racing yachts

On 25 November 2025 World Sailing amended the Offshore Special Regulations so that OSR 4.27.1 explicitly forbids hoisting a storm...

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April 13, 2026
Electric marine innovations and service logistics spotted at METStrade in Amsterdam
Electric marine innovations and service logistics spotted at METStrade in Amsterdam

METStrade 2024 occupied 112,200 m² at the RAI Amsterdam and hosted more than 1,700 exhibitors, including over 100 electric-boat and...

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April 13, 2026
UBI MAIOR Italia Supplies Deck Systems for Francesca Clapcich’s IMOCA 60
UBI MAIOR Italia Supplies Deck Systems for Francesca Clapcich’s IMOCA 60

Spare-parts manifesting, containerized shipment schedules and onshore-to-vessel transfer windows were adjusted to accommodate UBI MAIOR Italia’s deck equipment for the...

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April 13, 2026
Mastering pendulum servo wind vanes for dependable offshore passages
Mastering pendulum servo wind vanes for dependable offshore passages

On offshore passages a correctly set up pendulum servo wind vane can reduce helmsman watch hours substantially, allowing single-handed and...

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April 13, 2026
Inside AC75 ‘RB3’: Performance, Logistics and Why It Matters to Yacht Fans
Inside AC75 ‘RB3’: Performance, Logistics and Why It Matters to Yacht Fans

Port operations for an AC75-class campaign demand reinforced berths, 150+ tonne crane capacity for foil and mast lifts, oversized road...

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April 13, 2026
Single-Handed Boating: Practical Techniques, Safety Steps and Scout Boat Recommendations
Single-Handed Boating: Practical Techniques, Safety Steps and Scout Boat Recommendations

Most marinas enforce a 5-knot speed limit inside the breakwater and recommend an approach angle of 20–30 degrees when lining...

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April 13, 2026
Hans Christian 43 — Heavy-Displacement Bluewater Cruiser and Liveaboard Option
Hans Christian 43 — Heavy-Displacement Bluewater Cruiser and Liveaboard Option

For transoceanic provisioning and autonomous passages, the Hans Christian 43's fuel tanks (commonly between 454–1,155 litres) and water capacity (typically...

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April 13, 2026
Sail Greece in Style: O’RION Superyacht Available for 2026 Charters
Sail Greece in Style: O’RION Superyacht Available for 2026 Charters

O'RION measures 40.97 meters in length and accommodates up to 12 guests, and with charter demand in Greece rising, operators...

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April 13, 2026
Monaco Grand Prix Yacht Charters: Logistics, Berths and Visitor Planning
Monaco Grand Prix Yacht Charters: Logistics, Berths and Visitor Planning

Port Hercule enforces a mandatory five-day mooring window for yachts participating in the Monaco Grand Prix, with designated trackside berths...

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April 13, 2026
How Emirates GBR and Dylan Fletcher Engineered a Historic SailGP Win and Its Travel Impacts
How Emirates GBR and Dylan Fletcher Engineered a Historic SailGP Win and Its Travel Impacts

The SailGP calendar demanded complex logistics: 12 venues across five continents, restricted on-water training windows of one to two days...

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April 13, 2026
How Siren 3 Remote Monitoring Protects Boats and Boosts Confidence Aboard
How Siren 3 Remote Monitoring Protects Boats and Boosts Confidence Aboard

Marina incident logs show that a large share of dockside emergencies stem from battery failure, bilge overrun, and unauthorized movement—issues...

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April 13, 2026
From Short Runways to Island Beacons: Real-World Light Aircraft Operations and Island Travel
From Short Runways to Island Beacons: Real-World Light Aircraft Operations and Island Travel

Each May the family opts to fly with Island Tyme in an Aztec to the Islands for the Custom Shootout,...

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April 13, 2026
How Solar Panels and Lithium Banks Are Enabling Quiet Air Conditioning on Charter Yachts
How Solar Panels and Lithium Banks Are Enabling Quiet Air Conditioning on Charter Yachts

A Bavaria C38 equipped with twin 215W solar panels, an 800Ah lithium battery bank and a dedicated 12‑volt low‑wattage air‑conditioning...

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April 13, 2026
Contemporary Spirit of Tradition Yachts from Rockport, Stephen Jones and Stephens Waring
Contemporary Spirit of Tradition Yachts from Rockport, Stephen Jones and Stephens Waring

The 95ft sloop Ouzel completed mechanical and systems trials at Rockport Marine after a three-year build using a wood-composite recipe...

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April 13, 2026
New Outremer 57 and 64: timelines, layouts and what they mean for charter cruising
New Outremer 57 and 64: timelines, layouts and what they mean for charter cruising

Outremer 57 is slated for launch in late 2026 with a public debut in April 2027, while the Outremer 64...

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April 13, 2026
Memorable 70th Birthday Venue Ideas in Fort Lauderdale — Yachts & More
Memorable 70th Birthday Venue Ideas in Fort Lauderdale — Yachts & More

Marina berthing in Fort Lauderdale often requires a minimum reservation lead time of 48–72 hours and may include restrictions on...

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April 13, 2026
Whiskey Kilo: The 66’ Hines-Farley Sportfish Changes Hands
Whiskey Kilo: The 66’ Hines-Farley Sportfish Changes Hands

Delivery of a 66-foot custom sportfish like Whiskey Kilo typically involves coordination of berthing allocation, documentation transfer, pre-delivery engine trials,...

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April 13, 2026