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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
26th Hong Kong International Boat Show: Vessels, Logistics and Marine-Tourism Momentum
26th Hong Kong International Boat Show: Vessels, Logistics and Marine-Tourism Momentum

The 26th Hong Kong International Boat Show staged 25 on-land stands and nearly 50 in-water vessels at Club Marina Cove...

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April 13, 2026
Small Westerly Yachts: Practical Choices for Family Weekends and Coastal Cruising
Small Westerly Yachts: Practical Choices for Family Weekends and Coastal Cruising

Most small Westerly yachts—Westerly 22, Cirrus, Tiger and Pageant among them—are concentrated in UK marinas such as the Solent and...

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April 13, 2026
Common Yacht Brokerage Mistakes Every First-Time Seller Should Dodge
Common Yacht Brokerage Mistakes Every First-Time Seller Should Dodge

Listing a 50‑foot motor yacht in Fort Lauderdale in November typically reduces active buyer enquiries by 30–60% compared with peak...

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April 13, 2026
Maria Therese: Winter 10% Charter Savings and Caribbean Itineraries
Maria Therese: Winter 10% Charter Savings and Caribbean Itineraries

MY MARIA THERESE — Length: 20.57 m (67' 6") | Builder: Sunreef Yachts | Built: 2024 | Guests (overnight): 8...

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April 13, 2026
Evaluating the Code Zero for Light-Air Passages and Coastal Cruising
Evaluating the Code Zero for Light-Air Passages and Coastal Cruising

Departing La Paz’s Magote anchorage for a planned three‑week passage to Hawaii, crews often face a logistical choice: motor through...

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April 13, 2026
Choosing Between Classroom and Online RYA Navigation Courses: What Works Best
Choosing Between Classroom and Online RYA Navigation Courses: What Works Best

Classroom navigation courses in Southampton and London are typically offered as evening series, weekend blocks or consecutive-day intensives, which directly...

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April 13, 2026
Lessons from Racing Temptation: Tactics, Safety, and Offshore Seamanship
Lessons from Racing Temptation: Tactics, Safety, and Offshore Seamanship

Off the Connecticut coast aboard Art Santry’s Judel/Vrolijk 66 Temptation, the boat averaged 10.8 knots while punching through 22‑knot westerlies...

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April 13, 2026
Fate of the SS United States: Scuttling Plans, Preservation Pushes and Local Tourism Effects
Fate of the SS United States: Scuttling Plans, Preservation Pushes and Local Tourism Effects

The SS United States is scheduled to be scuttled roughly 22 nautical miles southwest of Destin, with final positioning also...

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April 13, 2026
Para Sailing’s comeback: logistics, participation growth, and what Brisbane 2032 could mean
Para Sailing’s comeback: logistics, participation growth, and what Brisbane 2032 could mean

When the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) removed sailing after Rio 2016, organizers faced an immediate overhaul of event logistics: revised...

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April 13, 2026
How privacy, wellness and personalised itineraries will reshape yacht charter demand in 2026
How privacy, wellness and personalised itineraries will reshape yacht charter demand in 2026

In 2025 more than 80% of ultra-luxury travellers signalled intentions to maintain or increase travel spend, creating heightened pressure on...

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April 13, 2026
Robert Youens Prepares Weldbilt 2370MV for 12-Day Great Loop Record Run
Robert Youens Prepares Weldbilt 2370MV for 12-Day Great Loop Record Run

Fuel and endurance logistics for a planned 12-day nonstop Great Loop attempt require a radically different setup than a casual...

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April 13, 2026
Inside KICKER’s Stillwater Lab: How M-Class Marine Audio Is Tested and Tuned
Inside KICKER’s Stillwater Lab: How M-Class Marine Audio Is Tested and Tuned

KICKER’s Stillwater facility receives weekly inbound freight via US-177 and local courier networks to support a dedicated R&D logistics flow...

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April 13, 2026
Aspen C128: How a 46-Foot Power Catamaran Handles Long-Range Cruising and Charter Use
Aspen C128: How a 46-Foot Power Catamaran Handles Long-Range Cruising and Charter Use

With an LOA of 46', a beam of 13'11", and a 300-gallon expedition tank, the Aspen C128 is designed to...

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April 13, 2026
RINA certification empowers Dinnteco DDCE, dinmar and dinfil lightning systems for European yachts
RINA certification empowers Dinnteco DDCE, dinmar and dinfil lightning systems for European yachts

RINA has issued type approval for Dinnteco’s DDCE Marine lightning protection family, confirming these systems meet classification requirements for installation...

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April 13, 2026
How the Robertson family survived 38 days adrift after their schooner sank
How the Robertson family survived 38 days adrift after their schooner sank

At approximately 300 miles west of the Galapagos Islands, the 13-meter schooner Lucette was breached by orcas, leaving six people...

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April 13, 2026
Vessev VS-9 Skye: an electric hydrofoil catamaran tailored for coastal day-charters
Vessev VS-9 Skye: an electric hydrofoil catamaran tailored for coastal day-charters

To recharge the VS-9 Skye's 105 kWh battery from 0 to 100% using the boat's advertised continuous fast charging at...

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April 13, 2026
Silent Yachts SY62 completes transatlantic passage largely on electric propulsion
Silent Yachts SY62 completes transatlantic passage largely on electric propulsion

During the four-week transatlantic passage the Silent Yachts SY62 logged a total fuel consumption of under 150 liters, with the...

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April 13, 2026
Georgian Bay Boating Routes, Key Marinas and Island Highlights for Visitors
Georgian Bay Boating Routes, Key Marinas and Island Highlights for Visitors

Central Marine in Midland functions as a sheltered commercial port and staging hub for Georgian Bay transits; a typical 130-mile...

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April 13, 2026
Ghost X 47-inch Trolling Motor: Precision Positioning for Anglers
Ghost X 47-inch Trolling Motor: Precision Positioning for Anglers

On commercial charter docks and launch ramps where payload limits, battery logistics, and shaft length determine vessel compliance, the Lowrance...

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April 13, 2026
CEM appoints Environmental Marine Service in Fort Lauderdale to strengthen US distribution and service
CEM appoints Environmental Marine Service in Fort Lauderdale to strengthen US distribution and service

East Coast marinas and shipyards can expect shorter spare-parts lead times and faster on-site repairs for pumps and fans after...

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April 13, 2026
How Irons Brothers Cast Keels in Cornwall for Yachtbuilders Worldwide
How Irons Brothers Cast Keels in Cornwall for Yachtbuilders Worldwide

Bulk shipments of finished keels and lead bulbs leave Wadebridge by low-loader and ferry, coordinated against tide windows on the...

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April 13, 2026
Casablanca Croatia Motor Yacht — Space, Amenities and Charter Logistics for Big-Group Adriatic Trips
Casablanca Croatia Motor Yacht — Space, Amenities and Charter Logistics for Big-Group Adriatic Trips

Croatian VAT is charged at 13% and a 30% APA (Advance Provisioning Allowance) is collected prior to embarkation to cover...

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April 13, 2026
Mast spotlight retrofit on an Albin Ballad by Nicholas Koligiannis: a practical lighting upgrade
Mast spotlight retrofit on an Albin Ballad by Nicholas Koligiannis: a practical lighting upgrade

In busy nighttime anchorages, standard anchor lights often vanish against shoreline illumination or a moonless sky, so adding a directed...

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April 13, 2026
Kuiper and Starlink: Satellite Internet’s Impact on Life and Travel at Sea
Kuiper and Starlink: Satellite Internet’s Impact on Life and Travel at Sea

With over 6,000 Starlink satellites already in orbit serving more than 75,000 commercial and leisure vessels, and Project Kuiper at...

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April 13, 2026