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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
Seven-Night Mauritius Yacht Route: La Balise Marina to Île aux Bénitiers and Beyond
Seven-Night Mauritius Yacht Route: La Balise Marina to Île aux Bénitiers and Beyond

La Balise Marina, Black River functions as the main embarkation point for week-long yacht charters in Mauritius, offering secure berths,...

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April 13, 2026
How Navimetrix Links NMEA 2000, WLN Adapters and AIS for Real-Time Marine Navigation
How Navimetrix Links NMEA 2000, WLN Adapters and AIS for Real-Time Marine Navigation

On short coastal legs and busy marinas, AIS update intervals (commonly 2–10 seconds) combined with Wi‑Fi latency under 100 ms...

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April 13, 2026
How Weekly Yacht Charter Pricing Works and What Raises the Final Cost
How Weekly Yacht Charter Pricing Works and What Raises the Final Cost

Yacht charters are priced per week and the quoted weekly rate covers exclusive use of the vessel for your private...

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April 13, 2026
Choosing Between Aluminium and Steel Hulls for Charter and Private Yachts
Choosing Between Aluminium and Steel Hulls for Charter and Private Yachts

Aluminium hulls typically reduce displacement by about 30% compared with equivalent steel hulls, a figure that directly lowers fuel consumption...

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April 13, 2026
Navigating US Boating Certificate Rules: What You Need to Know Before Hitting the Water
Navigating US Boating Certificate Rules: What You Need to Know Before Hitting the Water

Many states link boater education requirements to operator age and engine horsepower; several—California, Hawaii, New Jersey and New York—require certification...

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April 13, 2026
Heesen’s Strategy: Dutch Ownership, Hull Efficiency and a Global Service Network
Heesen’s Strategy: Dutch Ownership, Hull Efficiency and a Global Service Network

Heesen’s expanding service network in Florida, the Mediterranean and Dubai, backed by in-house teams in Oss, streamlines parts logistics and...

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April 13, 2026
What every boat owner should know about fitting lithium-ion batteries safely
What every boat owner should know about fitting lithium-ion batteries safely

Batteries must not be stored under a berth or in a locker that vents into the cabin or wheelhouse; current...

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April 13, 2026
YM Celtic Triangle Race 2026: Falmouth Start, Kinsale and Treguier Stopovers, Fowey Finish
YM Celtic Triangle Race 2026: Falmouth Start, Kinsale and Treguier Stopovers, Fowey Finish

The fleet will leave the Pendennis line in Falmouth at 10:00 on 31 May 2026, following a planned 600‑mile course...

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April 13, 2026
GMDSS: Practical Safety, Communications and Planning for Offshore Voyages
GMDSS: Practical Safety, Communications and Planning for Offshore Voyages

Vessels operating in Sea Area A3 must carry satellite-capable communications able to transmit Digital Selective Calling (DSC) and a registered...

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April 13, 2026
Yachtmaster Ocean: Relearning Celestial Navigation for Offshore Voyages
Yachtmaster Ocean: Relearning Celestial Navigation for Offshore Voyages

Shamrock Quay in Southampton schedules the RYA Yachtmaster Ocean Theory classroom course on 16–20 March with a follow-up celestial navigation...

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April 13, 2026
Celebrate a 50th Wedding Anniversary Aboard a Private Yacht: Logistics, Venues, and Ideas
Celebrate a 50th Wedding Anniversary Aboard a Private Yacht: Logistics, Venues, and Ideas

Port clearance, crew manifests, and tender capacity determine how smoothly a private yacht celebration will run: most Mediterranean and Caribbean...

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April 13, 2026
Tested Warm Sailing Layers: Arthur Beale Beerenberg Jumper and Musto Evo Therm Jacket
Tested Warm Sailing Layers: Arthur Beale Beerenberg Jumper and Musto Evo Therm Jacket

On coastal passages where locker capacity, crew rotation and unpredictable spray dictate packing choices, selecting warm layers that balance insulation,...

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April 13, 2026
Electric Boating at Boot Düsseldorf 2026: Key Exhibitors and Innovations
Electric Boating at Boot Düsseldorf 2026: Key Exhibitors and Innovations

Boot Düsseldorf spans 16 halls and roughly 220,000 m² of exhibition space from 17–25 January 2026, hosting about 1,500 exhibitors...

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April 13, 2026
Cutter vs Solent: Choosing the Right Headsail Plan for Offshore Passages and Charters
Cutter vs Solent: Choosing the Right Headsail Plan for Offshore Passages and Charters

For crew logistics and provisioning on an offshore passage, the difference between a cutter and a solent rig alters sail...

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April 13, 2026
Argo and Zoulou’s Close-Fought Multihull Dash to English Harbour
Argo and Zoulou’s Close-Fought Multihull Dash to English Harbour

Argo crossed the finish off English Harbour, Antigua at 12:31:15 UTC, completing the Lanzarote–Antigua course in 4 days, 23 hours,...

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April 13, 2026
Electric boating programs and speaker lineup at the Vancouver Boat Show
Electric boating programs and speaker lineup at the Vancouver Boat Show

The Vancouver Boat Show schedules a dedicated sequence of electric-boat seminars and a Round Table and Q&A Series hosted by...

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April 13, 2026
Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 50 — Practical Specs, Performance and Liveaboard Considerations
Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 50 — Practical Specs, Performance and Liveaboard Considerations

With 162 US gallons of freshwater and 63 US gallons of fuel aboard, the Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 50 provides provisioning...

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April 13, 2026
European Yacht Awards 2026: Excess 13, Pure 42, Dragonfly 36 and Wauquiez 55 Highlight Innovations
European Yacht Awards 2026: Excess 13, Pure 42, Dragonfly 36 and Wauquiez 55 Highlight Innovations

boot Düsseldorf served as the physical hub on 17 January 2026 for the European Yacht of the Year awards, where...

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April 13, 2026
Catalina 30 — Practical Specs, Handling and Coastal Cruising Guide
Catalina 30 — Practical Specs, Handling and Coastal Cruising Guide

Overland delivery and marina berth planning for a Catalina 30 are influenced directly by its 10'10" (3.30m) beam and nearly...

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April 13, 2026
How a seized Degero DS331 windscreen wiper shaft was freed and rebuilt
How a seized Degero DS331 windscreen wiper shaft was freed and rebuilt

A Degero DS331 deck-saloon relies on a fully functional wiper assembly to maintain visibility in rain and sea spray; after...

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April 13, 2026
Anahita 100 — High-speed trimaran blending Ultim performance with superyacht comfort
Anahita 100 — High-speed trimaran blending Ultim performance with superyacht comfort

CDK Lorient has already completed infusion of the main hull for the Anahita 100, with the 34m mast under construction...

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April 13, 2026
Bavaria Cruiser 41 — Performance, Layout and Charter Potential
Bavaria Cruiser 41 — Performance, Layout and Charter Potential

With a standard draught of 2.05 m and a beam of 3.96 m, the Bavaria 41 typically requires marina berths...

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April 13, 2026
Choosing Between Sardinia and the Amalfi Coast for a Superyacht Charter in Italy
Choosing Between Sardinia and the Amalfi Coast for a Superyacht Charter in Italy

Port infrastructure in Sardinia and the Amalfi Coast differs sharply: Porto Cervo and La Maddalena offer deep-water berths (up to...

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April 13, 2026
North America Sailing Guide: Best Bases, When to Go and Charter Options
North America Sailing Guide: Best Bases, When to Go and Charter Options

Major US charter hubs concentrate infrastructure and customs support in Fort Lauderdale, Miami, Newport, Annapolis, San Diego and La Paz,...

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April 13, 2026