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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
Secure Long-Term 5.99% Yacht Financing for Global Brokerage and New Builds
Secure Long-Term 5.99% Yacht Financing for Global Brokerage and New Builds

With a 5.99% fixed-rate facility over 20 years available across the global inventory of FYI Yachts, owners gain a predictable...

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April 13, 2026
Lady Gita: 49m Croatia Motorsailer Blending Superyacht Comfort with Classic Sailing
Lady Gita: 49m Croatia Motorsailer Blending Superyacht Comfort with Classic Sailing

Operating from Split, Croatia, Lady Gita is a 49-meter motorsailer with a steel displacement hull, an 8.66-meter beam and a...

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April 13, 2026
Horizon FD80 — Practical Layouts and Performance for Serious Cruising
Horizon FD80 — Practical Layouts and Performance for Serious Cruising

At 80' 7" LOA with a beam of 22' 6", a draft of 5' 7", and a displacement of roughly...

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April 13, 2026
Peel Ports pauses proposed conservancy charge for leisure vessels on the Clyde — what it means for sailors and coastal tourism
Peel Ports pauses proposed conservancy charge for leisure vessels on the Clyde — what it means for sailors and coastal tourism

Peel Ports Group has confirmed that it will not progress consulting on a proposed £100 plus VAT annual conservancy fee...

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April 13, 2026
Practical 7-Day Sailing Itinerary Through Mallorca, Cabrera, Ibiza and Formentera
Practical 7-Day Sailing Itinerary Through Mallorca, Cabrera, Ibiza and Formentera

Mallorca to Ibiza crossings are typically about 50–60 nautical miles, so fuel planning, provisioning and crew rest must be factored...

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April 13, 2026
George Invitational 2026 — Racing, Logistics and Visitor Highlights
George Invitational 2026 — Racing, Logistics and Visitor Highlights

Port traffic management and predictable afternoon sea breezes at Dún Laoghaire mean race committees can stage multiple back‑to‑back starts; the...

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April 13, 2026
Ida Lewis Distance Race: 24-Hour Offshore Start from Fort Adams into Newport Harbor
Ida Lewis Distance Race: 24-Hour Offshore Start from Fort Adams into Newport Harbor

The 2026 Ida Lewis Distance Race starts Friday, August 14 in Narragansett Bay’s East Passage, with a dramatic gun off...

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April 13, 2026
Andrew Winch, Winch Design and Heesen: shaping flagship and explorer yachts
Andrew Winch, Winch Design and Heesen: shaping flagship and explorer yachts

At 80 metres and with an all‑aluminium hull, Genesis imposes specific berthing, fuel and maintenance logistics: high tidal clearances, dedicated...

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April 13, 2026
Right whale protections, vessel requirements and what sailors should do in SMA waters
Right whale protections, vessel requirements and what sailors should do in SMA waters

In Seasonal Management Areas (SMAs) most vessels 65 feet or longer are required to operate at 10 knots or less,...

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April 13, 2026
Nordhavn Passage Yachts — Range, Construction, and How They Shape Adventure Travel
Nordhavn Passage Yachts — Range, Construction, and How They Shape Adventure Travel

Fuel capacity and cruising range dictate routing for bluewater passagemakers: the Nordhavn N120 carries 17,200 gallons for roughly a 4,000-mile...

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April 13, 2026
Practical Ways to Reignite Your Boating Enjoyment and Keep the Good Times Rolling
Practical Ways to Reignite Your Boating Enjoyment and Keep the Good Times Rolling

Many recreational boaters cover 15–25 nautical miles on a typical weekend outing, and predictable routes, fixed departure times, and repeated...

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April 13, 2026
Axopar and Aura Blockchain bring NFC digital passports to Axopar boats from 2026
Axopar and Aura Blockchain bring NFC digital passports to Axopar boats from 2026

Embedding an NFC chip and anchoring unit data on the Aura Blockchain creates a logistics-ready, tamper-resistant register that consolidates factory...

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April 13, 2026
How Damien Guillou Readies His Rustler 36 for Six Months Single-Handed at Sea
How Damien Guillou Readies His Rustler 36 for Six Months Single-Handed at Sea

The Golden Globe Race mandates a stripped-down electronics fit: competitors may carry a VHF, AIS and a single satellite link...

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April 13, 2026
Nice Boating Tomorrow — electric, hybrid and retrofit solutions showcased including Dufour 48 ODSea+, FP41 ODSea+ and Leopard 52
Nice Boating Tomorrow — electric, hybrid and retrofit solutions showcased including Dufour 48 ODSea+, FP41 ODSea+ and Leopard 52

Shore-side power capacity and berth charging logistics are now central to marina planning as events like Nice Boating Tomorrow demonstrate...

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April 13, 2026
Sodebo Ultim 3 arrives in Lorient: inspection, minor damage and foil-focused refit
Sodebo Ultim 3 arrives in Lorient: inspection, minor damage and foil-focused refit

Docked in Lorient with an exit-from-water scheduled within days, Sodebo Ultim 3 entered a tightly choreographed logistics sequence: dismantling of...

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April 13, 2026
Why RIBs Dominate Sport Fishing: Transport, Sea Behavior and Onboard Trade-offs
Why RIBs Dominate Sport Fishing: Transport, Sea Behavior and Onboard Trade-offs

On average a 6.25 m hard-hull such as the Leader 6.25 shows a bare weight of about 860 kg, while...

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April 13, 2026
Neoliner Origin and the AeroRig: practical evidence of wind-assisted commercial shipping
Neoliner Origin and the AeroRig: practical evidence of wind-assisted commercial shipping

Neoliner Origin, a 136m roll-on/roll-off vessel owned by Neoline, reported fuel consumption reductions of up to 80% on its October...

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April 13, 2026
Beneteau Oceanis 331 Clipper: Practical Specs, Handling and Coastal Use
Beneteau Oceanis 331 Clipper: Practical Specs, Handling and Coastal Use

With a minimum draft of 2'11" (0.90m) in the centreboard-up position and a standard fin draft of 5'3" (1.60m), the...

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April 13, 2026
Purpose — Award-Winning Fountaine Pajot Saba 50 Cruising St Martin and St Barths
Purpose — Award-Winning Fountaine Pajot Saba 50 Cruising St Martin and St Barths

Purpose, the Fountaine Pajot Saba 50 sailing catamaran, is currently positioned in St Martin and St Barths with confirmed winter...

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April 13, 2026
How to strip, fill and fair GRP-covered plywood decks for safer, attractive charters
How to strip, fill and fair GRP-covered plywood decks for safer, attractive charters

A single day of downtime for a small charter yacht often represents a direct loss in bookings and can ripple...

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April 13, 2026
Highlights and logistics for the RYA Dinghy and Watersports Show 2026 at Farnborough
Highlights and logistics for the RYA Dinghy and Watersports Show 2026 at Farnborough

Farnborough International’s exhibition halls provide roll-on access and dedicated loading bays that allow exhibitors to stage complete dinghy and catamaran...

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April 13, 2026
Saffier SE 28 Leopard — a compact daysailer designed around lounging and inshore use
Saffier SE 28 Leopard — a compact daysailer designed around lounging and inshore use

The Saffier SE 28 Leopard's hull length of 8.40 m, beam of 2.70 m and displacement of 2.2 t with...

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April 13, 2026
Balearic Islands notch strong start to 2026 with highest recreational boat registrations in Spain
Balearic Islands notch strong start to 2026 with highest recreational boat registrations in Spain

In January 2026 the Balearic Islands registered 31 recreational boats, a 34.8% year‑on‑year increase from 23 units in January 2025,...

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April 13, 2026
Practical Guide to Setting Up an Astern Tow at Sea
Practical Guide to Setting Up an Astern Tow at Sea

When preparing an astern tow, aim to maintain a steady 2–3 knots, keep both vessels on the same wave cycle,...

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April 13, 2026