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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
Practical guide to winter Caribbean sailing: trade winds, conditions and holiday tips with First Class Sailing
Practical guide to winter Caribbean sailing: trade winds, conditions and holiday tips with First Class Sailing

Between December and April, the Caribbean trade winds typically blow from the east to northeast at an average of 15–25...

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April 13, 2026
From Short Days to Steady Trade Winds: Practical Notes for Sailing South with First Class Sailing
From Short Days to Steady Trade Winds: Practical Notes for Sailing South with First Class Sailing

Transatlantic crossings such as the ARC from the Canary Islands to the Caribbean average around 2,700 nautical miles, require provisioning...

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April 13, 2026
Burvill & Puttman Secure F18 World Crown in Windy Jervoise Bay
Burvill & Puttman Secure F18 World Crown in Windy Jervoise Bay

Container shipping and on-site equipment logistics were decisive at the F18 Worlds: Australian teams coordinated container returns and spare-parts staging...

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April 13, 2026
Kwakume Inlet Anchorage Guide: Entrance, Beach Landings, and Koeye River Options
Kwakume Inlet Anchorage Guide: Entrance, Beach Landings, and Koeye River Options

A drying rock sits near the center of the narrow entrance to Kwakume Inlet; keep the rock to starboard on...

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April 13, 2026
DNV-certified Super Sub from U-Boat Worx clears trials and targets yacht programs and private owners
DNV-certified Super Sub from U-Boat Worx clears trials and targets yacht programs and private owners

DNV surveyors were present throughout construction and sea trials off Curaçao, issuing full classification after independent verification of systems related...

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April 13, 2026
Inside the Intrepid 50 Evolution: Cabin Comfort Meets Offshore Performance
Inside the Intrepid 50 Evolution: Cabin Comfort Meets Offshore Performance

With a 750-gallon fuel capacity, a 13' 8" beam, and three 600-hp Mercury outboards on a 35,000-lb displacement hull, berthing,...

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April 13, 2026
Vision Marine’s Specter Tritoon Platform Debuts with E-Motion Propulsion
Vision Marine’s Specter Tritoon Platform Debuts with E-Motion Propulsion

Specter units are scheduled for shipment and display at the Miami International Boat Show (Feb 11–15) and the Montreal Boat...

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April 13, 2026
Port Salerno on the Treasure Coast: Old-Florida Waterfront Charm and Working Docks
Port Salerno on the Treasure Coast: Old-Florida Waterfront Charm and Working Docks

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April 13, 2026
Nordhavn N75 RHINO Tour and Systems Rundown with Garrett Severen
Nordhavn N75 RHINO Tour and Systems Rundown with Garrett Severen

The engine room connects directly to the cockpit lazarette via a gasketed watertight aluminum door, providing all-conditions access to the...

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April 13, 2026
Annapolis 2026 Sea Trials: How Tariffs, Hybrid Power and Global Production Are Shaping Modern Cruising
Annapolis 2026 Sea Trials: How Tariffs, Hybrid Power and Global Production Are Shaping Modern Cruising

Tariff adjustments introduced a clear logistical constraint at the Annapolis trials: European imports face roughly a 15% duty increase while...

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April 13, 2026
Miami International Boat Show 2026: New Layout, Key Models, and Visitor Tips
Miami International Boat Show 2026: New Layout, Key Models, and Visitor Tips

The 2026 Miami International Boat Show will display more than 1,000 boats across six locations, with the Miami Beach Convention...

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April 13, 2026
Donerail Group’s Cash Offer for MarineMax: What It Means for Marinas, Dealerships and Coastal Tourism
Donerail Group’s Cash Offer for MarineMax: What It Means for Marinas, Dealerships and Coastal Tourism

MarineMax currently routes inventory, service operations and marina logistics through a network of 70 dealerships and 65 marinas and storage...

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April 13, 2026
Essential Rope, Battery, and Hatch Maintenance Tips for Better Cruising with Tom Cunliffe’s Insights
Essential Rope, Battery, and Hatch Maintenance Tips for Better Cruising with Tom Cunliffe’s Insights

A 0.5‑inch utility line in the starboard locker proved to be the source of persistent chafe and squeak that disrupted...

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April 13, 2026
Inside GECO (by G. Armani): Admiral’s 72m Ultra Custom superyacht joining the charter fleet
Inside GECO (by G. Armani): Admiral’s 72m Ultra Custom superyacht joining the charter fleet

The 72-metre Admiral-built superyacht GECO (by G.

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April 13, 2026
Trailerable Orkney Coastliner 14: practical coastal cruising and day-trip inspiration
Trailerable Orkney Coastliner 14: practical coastal cruising and day-trip inspiration

Launching a 4.37m trailerable boat from public slipways demands careful attention to tide windows, slip gradient and bearing exposure; with...

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April 13, 2026
New yachts at boot Düsseldorf 2026 that could change chartering and day-sail tourism
New yachts at boot Düsseldorf 2026 that could change chartering and day-sail tourism

The Messe Düsseldorf logistics chain handled complex moves of complete hulls into indoor halls, coordinated pontoon berthing on the Rhine...

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April 13, 2026
Mastering Passage Planning for Tidal Waters: Practical Tips for Cross‑Channel and Coastal Sailing
Mastering Passage Planning for Tidal Waters: Practical Tips for Cross‑Channel and Coastal Sailing

Tidal streams in the English Channel regularly exceed 3.0 kt, and on a typical 60 nm crossing they can change...

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April 13, 2026
Port Townsend Yacht Club Presents Night of Gold: The SS Central America Recovery Tale
Port Townsend Yacht Club Presents Night of Gold: The SS Central America Recovery Tale

March 28 at 6:30 p.m.

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April 13, 2026
Practical guide to chartering a crewed catamaran in Greece: ports, provisioning and sample routes
Practical guide to chartering a crewed catamaran in Greece: ports, provisioning and sample routes

Most crewed catamarans in Greece embark from Alimos Marina (Athens), Lavrion and Mykonos; plan for a 48–72 hour provisioning window,...

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April 13, 2026
Undine’s Relaunch: Restoring a 1895 Camper & Nicholsons Yacht for Heritage Cruising
Undine’s Relaunch: Restoring a 1895 Camper & Nicholsons Yacht for Heritage Cruising

Recommissioning a 68ft, 34-tonne yacht like Undine required formal berth allocation in the Solent, coordinated towage, certified hull surveys, and...

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April 13, 2026
Practical Flexibility of Yacht Charter Itineraries — Real-World Rules and Tips
Practical Flexibility of Yacht Charter Itineraries — Real-World Rules and Tips

Captains routinely build a 10–20% margin into planned cruising schedules to allow for weather changes, spontaneous stops and crew rest...

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April 13, 2026
Essential Stops on the 2026 Yacht Show Circuit: Dates, Ports, and Travel Advice
Essential Stops on the 2026 Yacht Show Circuit: Dates, Ports, and Travel Advice

Miami International Boat Show (Feb 11–15, 2026) spans multiple Miami venues and requires coordinated berthing, customs clearance for international yachts,...

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April 13, 2026
Bergen to Portsmouth Offshore Delivery: Build Offshore Miles and Seamanship
Bergen to Portsmouth Offshore Delivery: Build Offshore Miles and Seamanship

The Bergen–Portsmouth delivery covers approximately 800 nautical miles and is usually sailed in about six days aboard a Challenger 72,...

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April 13, 2026
Dubai to Abu Dhabi: One-Week Yacht Route with Ports, Culture and Beaches
Dubai to Abu Dhabi: One-Week Yacht Route with Ports, Culture and Beaches

Dubai Marina and Yas Marina offer 24-hour berthing and customs clearance for private yachts, with typical immigration turnaround under two...

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April 13, 2026