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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
Sun Odyssey 455: Interior layout, construction details and suitability for cruising
Sun Odyssey 455: Interior layout, construction details and suitability for cruising

With the ballast weight just under 2.7 tons secured in a reinforced maintenance well, the Sun Odyssey 455 simplifies afloat...

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April 13, 2026
Gulf Craft unveils the Oryx 37LX: a compact cross-cabin cruiser for year-round outings
Gulf Craft unveils the Oryx 37LX: a compact cross-cabin cruiser for year-round outings

Gulf Craft berthed the Oryx 37LX at the Abu Dhabi International Boat Show 2025 marina, positioning the model alongside its...

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April 13, 2026
Marine Maintenance Gifts That Keep Boats Ready for Holiday Cruises and Charters
Marine Maintenance Gifts That Keep Boats Ready for Holiday Cruises and Charters

For holiday inventory and last-mile logistics, plan on a minimum handling window for marine sealants and polishes: Life-Calk requires up...

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April 13, 2026
AB 95 — A 50-Knot Sport Yacht That Brings Comfort to High Performance
AB 95 — A 50-Knot Sport Yacht That Brings Comfort to High Performance

The AB 95 draws just 1.35m at full load, a practical shallow draft that, combined with its 50-knot top speed,...

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April 13, 2026
How a 7.4lt V8 top-end rebuild restored a Chaparral 2550 SX for coastal cruising
How a 7.4lt V8 top-end rebuild restored a Chaparral 2550 SX for coastal cruising

Transporting a 1995 Chaparral 2550 SX from Plattsburgh, NY to Annapolis, MD required a rented Dodge Ram 2500 diesel, a...

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April 13, 2026
How craftsmen craft custom boat bedding for the Omega 42 refit
How craftsmen craft custom boat bedding for the Omega 42 refit

Raw materials for the yacht’s cushions were ordered in late winter with production officially scheduled for March, aligning with the...

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April 13, 2026
M/Y TALEYA Summer 2026: Italy, France, Adriatic & Ionian Itineraries
M/Y TALEYA Summer 2026: Italy, France, Adriatic & Ionian Itineraries

For Summer 2026 M/Y TALEYA will position in the Western and Eastern Mediterranean with confirmed seasonal windows: May–June along the...

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April 13, 2026
Midnight Moon on an 85ft Horizon FD85: Charter Logistics, Comfort and Bahamas Routes
Midnight Moon on an 85ft Horizon FD85: Charter Logistics, Comfort and Bahamas Routes

An 85-foot Horizon FD85 such as Midnight Moon requires coordinated clearance through Bahamian ports—commonly Nassau or Great Harbour Cay—where local...

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April 13, 2026
From Fort Lauderdale to Nuuk and Back: A Hybrid Yacht’s Arctic Passage and Practical Takeaways
From Fort Lauderdale to Nuuk and Back: A Hybrid Yacht’s Arctic Passage and Practical Takeaways

The voyage logged 7,450 nautical miles, including an 820 NM open-water leg from the Strait of Belle Isle to Nuuk...

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April 13, 2026
Superyachts, Watches and Concierge Culture: Inside Miami’s Luxury Timepiece Scene
Superyachts, Watches and Concierge Culture: Inside Miami’s Luxury Timepiece Scene

Miami’s marina network supports hundreds of superyacht berths, creating steady demand for on-site concierge services and mobile luxury retail that...

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April 13, 2026
Kevin Keogh: Commodore, Lawyer, and Lifelong Advocate for Sailing and Communities
Kevin Keogh: Commodore, Lawyer, and Lifelong Advocate for Sailing and Communities

Race committee logistics at the American Yacht Club and other clubs where Kevin Keogh served—ranging from start sequences and mark-laying...

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April 13, 2026
Broward 100: Practical Notes on Hulls, Refits, and Charter Use
Broward 100: Practical Notes on Hulls, Refits, and Charter Use

Typical Broward 100 hulls carry in excess of 3,000 gallons of fuel, a beam near 20', and a draft around...

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April 13, 2026
Sizing, layout and comfort for hosting 50 guests on a private yacht
Sizing, layout and comfort for hosting 50 guests on a private yacht

A purpose-built 120–160-foot event yacht typically provides about 1,800–2,400 sq ft of usable guest space, which—when combined with multi-deck flow...

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April 13, 2026
Happy Happy and the Ratcliffe Family: Practical Routes, Boat Choices, and Kid-Friendly Water Adventures
Happy Happy and the Ratcliffe Family: Practical Routes, Boat Choices, and Kid-Friendly Water Adventures

Lake Wānaka is a five-minute drive from the Ratcliffe home and offers multiple public boat ramps and sheltered anchorages suitable...

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April 13, 2026
Decoding ORC’s VPP: Fair Handicap Science for Modern Yachts
Decoding ORC’s VPP: Fair Handicap Science for Modern Yachts

ORC's VPP uses measured hull geometry, stability curves and sail dimensions to produce speed predictions at every wind angle and...

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April 13, 2026
Swell 32 — Flow Atelier Maritime Coopératif and Studio Endémique unveil a 10 m educational, handi-accessible sailboat
Swell 32 — Flow Atelier Maritime Coopératif and Studio Endémique unveil a 10 m educational, handi-accessible sailboat

Construction of the Swell 32 begins in early 2026 at the AFPA facility in Auray, with a scheduled launch at...

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April 13, 2026
Tara departs Lorient for a two-year Coral Triangle study of reef resilience (2026–2028)
Tara departs Lorient for a two-year Coral Triangle study of reef resilience (2026–2028)

The schooner Tara sailed from Lorient on December 14, 2025, with a 24-month logistics plan: 16 crew and scientists, two...

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April 13, 2026
Outremer launches the 64 and 57 catamarans optimized for extended blue-water cruising
Outremer launches the 64 and 57 catamarans optimized for extended blue-water cruising

La Grande-Motte shipyard will build the Outremer 64 (19.50 m) and Outremer 57 (17.60 m) with a production line scheduled...

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April 13, 2026
Winners and stories from the 2025 Sailor of the Year ceremony in Paris
Winners and stories from the 2025 Sailor of the Year ceremony in Paris

The arrival of the IMOCA fleet in Les Sables-d'Olonne after the Vendée Globe required coordinated quay operations, customs facilitation and...

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April 13, 2026
FRANCE 3: Heritage recognition and what it means for maritime tourism and preservation
FRANCE 3: Heritage recognition and what it means for maritime tourism and preservation

Port authorities and conservation funders will now factor certified restoration plans and specialised berthing logistics into budgets after the 12...

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April 13, 2026
Halyard failure on IDEC SPORT forces all-women crew to reassess record attempt
Halyard failure on IDEC SPORT forces all-women crew to reassess record attempt

A failing main halyard hook on the 103-foot trimaran IDEC SPORT is preventing the mainsail from being hoisted beyond the...

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April 13, 2026
How Solings, Tempests and Finns shaped a generation of sailors and the tourism they inspired
How Solings, Tempests and Finns shaped a generation of sailors and the tourism they inspired

Harbour logistics for major regattas in the 1970s and ’80s demanded coordinated tender schedules, dedicated shore crews, and precise marina...

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April 13, 2026
Halma Rib HR 30 — fast RIB performance, comfort and charter-ready layout
Halma Rib HR 30 — fast RIB performance, comfort and charter-ready layout

At operational speeds the Halma Rib HR 30 demonstrates a remarkably consistent fuel profile: at 20 knots the twin Mercury...

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April 13, 2026
Croatia 2026 Holiday Yacht Charter Deals, Bases, and Practical Booking Tips
Croatia 2026 Holiday Yacht Charter Deals, Bases, and Practical Booking Tips

Base ports for these holiday yacht charters are primarily Split and Trogir, with many operations running Sunday-to-Sunday rotations and local...

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April 13, 2026