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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
Riva Cento — a 12-unit open yacht blending vintage Riva style with modern performance
Riva Cento — a 12-unit open yacht blending vintage Riva style with modern performance

Production of the Riva Cento is limited to just twelve hulls built at Sarnico, with lead times shaped by specialist...

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April 13, 2026
Five teams create America’s Cup Partnership to professionalize the Cup and expand access
Five teams create America’s Cup Partnership to professionalize the Cup and expand access

Organizing the 38th America's Cup in Naples requires synchronized port logistics: dedicated berthing slots for multiple AC75 foiling monohulls, expanded...

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April 13, 2026
Hands-on visits and careers at INB Concarneau: open days on 6–7 February 2026
Hands-on visits and careers at INB Concarneau: open days on 6–7 February 2026

INB Concarneau schedules two open days on Friday, 6 February 2026 (14:00–20:00) and Saturday, 7 February 2026 (09:00–16:00).

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April 13, 2026
Thomas Coville and Sodebo 3 set a new West‑Equatorian benchmark during Jules Verne attempt
Thomas Coville and Sodebo 3 set a new West‑Equatorian benchmark during Jules Verne attempt

At 01:03:30 French time on Saturday the Ultim Trimaran Sodebo 3, skippered by Thomas Coville, crossed the equator in a...

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April 13, 2026
Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race: tactical opening expected as light winds dominate
Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race: tactical opening expected as light winds dominate

At the 1 pm Boxing Day start, forecasts project light east to south‑easterly winds of 5–10 knots for the Rolex...

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April 13, 2026
How a 60m catamaran with rigid wings and hull turbines could change clean-energy cruising
How a 60m catamaran with rigid wings and hull turbines could change clean-energy cruising

The Wind Power Generation Ship Programme outfits a 60m catamaran with hull-mounted turbines and rigid sail wings to sustain 14–18...

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April 13, 2026
Practical Care for Sailing Jackets: How to Wash, Dry and Store for Long-Lasting Performance
Practical Care for Sailing Jackets: How to Wash, Dry and Store for Long-Lasting Performance

Rinse a sailing jacket within 24 hours after exposure to saltwater: salt crystals crystallize and embed in fibers, accelerating membrane...

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April 13, 2026
Court-Ordered Yacht Auctions Explained: Practical Steps for Buyers and Travel Professionals
Court-Ordered Yacht Auctions Explained: Practical Steps for Buyers and Travel Professionals

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April 13, 2026
When the Beneteau 760 Island Star met a rogue wave off Guernsey: lessons for small-boat voyagers
When the Beneteau 760 Island Star met a rogue wave off Guernsey: lessons for small-boat voyagers

The Beneteau 760 Island Star is rated RCD Category B, designed for wind forces up to Force 8 and significant...

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April 13, 2026
XR 41 IRC-Optimized Launch: Keel and Rudder Upgrades Enhance Racing and Charter Appeal
XR 41 IRC-Optimized Launch: Keel and Rudder Upgrades Enhance Racing and Charter Appeal

The IRC-optimized XR 41 arrived from its shipyard trials with a recorded displacement of 7,337 kg, immediate IRC certificate entries,...

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April 13, 2026
Emirates Team New Zealand, Athena Racing, Luna Rossa, Tudor Team Alinghi and K-Challenge launch the America’s Cup Partnership
Emirates Team New Zealand, Athena Racing, Luna Rossa, Tudor Team Alinghi and K-Challenge launch the America’s Cup Partnership

Naples' port infrastructure has been allocated dedicated race berths and temporary spectator marinas to support the Louis Vuitton 38th America’s...

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April 13, 2026
Weekly Yacht Charter Costs in the Caribbean: Prices, Seasons, and What’s Included
Weekly Yacht Charter Costs in the Caribbean: Prices, Seasons, and What’s Included

Ports in the Eastern Caribbean typically require crew and guest manifests submitted 48–72 hours before arrival, and fuel and provisioning...

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April 13, 2026
Tiara 39 LS Sea Trial: Range, Layout Options, and Charter Potential
Tiara 39 LS Sea Trial: Range, Layout Options, and Charter Potential

With a 500‑gallon fuel capacity and twin Mercury Verado 600 hp V‑12 outboards as the sole factory power option, the...

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April 13, 2026
Luxury Greek Yacht Charters: Best-Onboard Chefs and Culinary Routes for Summer 2026
Luxury Greek Yacht Charters: Best-Onboard Chefs and Culinary Routes for Summer 2026

Greek marinas typically report peak-season berthing occupancy of 85–95% in July and August, and yachts over 30 metres are required...

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April 13, 2026
Turkey Bowl 2025 Recap: Fleet, Conditions, and Podium Results at Corinthian Yacht Club of Seattle
Turkey Bowl 2025 Recap: Fleet, Conditions, and Podium Results at Corinthian Yacht Club of Seattle

Eighty small boats required staged launching, slip assignments, and a two-day race committee schedule at the Corinthian Yacht Club of...

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April 13, 2026
Winter White Perch Tactics for Southern New Jersey Rivers and Bays
Winter White Perch Tactics for Southern New Jersey Rivers and Bays

During winter, tidal flats in southern New Jersey—notably the Mullica River, Absecon Bay, Great Egg Harbor, Cohansey River, and Tuckahoe...

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April 13, 2026
America’s Cup Partnership formed by five teams as Naples prepares for the Louis Vuitton 38th
America’s Cup Partnership formed by five teams as Naples prepares for the Louis Vuitton 38th

The port of Naples is being refitted to host the Louis Vuitton 38th America’s Cup in 2027, with berth and...

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April 13, 2026
Safety and Oversight Intensify Around Orange Bowl International Youth Regatta in Biscayne Bay
Safety and Oversight Intensify Around Orange Bowl International Youth Regatta in Biscayne Bay

More than 700 youth sailors will converge in Coconut Grove for the Orange Bowl International Youth Regatta, scheduled for December...

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April 13, 2026
FYI Yachts Seasonal Update: Deliveries, Festival Presence and Fleet Highlights
FYI Yachts Seasonal Update: Deliveries, Festival Presence and Fleet Highlights

Port coordination for winter deliveries around Miami during Presidents’ Day weekend typically requires 48–72 hour lead times for berthing, customs...

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April 13, 2026
ClubSwan 28: Compact Carbon Racer from Nautor Swan with Grand-Prix DNA
ClubSwan 28: Compact Carbon Racer from Nautor Swan with Grand-Prix DNA

At 2,600 pounds and a 6‑foot L-shaped keel, the ClubSwan 28 is designed for straightforward trailering and rapid launch cycles:...

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April 13, 2026
Jimmy Buffett’s Explorer Yacht DoubleYou Heads to Auction — Specs, History and Tourism Angle
Jimmy Buffett’s Explorer Yacht DoubleYou Heads to Auction — Specs, History and Tourism Angle

The 90-foot explorer yacht DoubleYou is docked in Fort Lauderdale and slated for a 24-hour, no-reserve auction run by G3...

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April 13, 2026
How SV Stargazer and a Dozen Kid Boats Rewrote Family Cruising Rules on the Baja Corridor
How SV Stargazer and a Dozen Kid Boats Rewrote Family Cruising Rules on the Baja Corridor

During the 2024 Baja Ha-Ha rally, more than 20 children on family-crewed vessels coordinated anchorages, provisioning stops, and shared safety...

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April 13, 2026
Fast Boats, Safe Passages: Managing Speed and Skill on the Water
Fast Boats, Safe Passages: Managing Speed and Skill on the Water

On many coastal and inland waterways, authorities enforce posted speed limits—often between 10–30 knots in congested zones and marina approaches—to...

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April 13, 2026
José Manuel Lamarque: Coastal Chronicles and the Mapping of the Maritime World
José Manuel Lamarque: Coastal Chronicles and the Mapping of the Maritime World

The network of coastal ports, ferry corridors and naval routes that link France’s Atlantic and Mediterranean shores provides the logistical...

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April 13, 2026