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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
Saffier SE28 Leopard: new cruiser-racer details and tourism potential
Saffier SE28 Leopard: new cruiser-racer details and tourism potential

Presented at the Düsseldorf Boat Show with revised hull and deck moulds, the Saffier SE28 Leopard arrives 15 cm wider...

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April 13, 2026
Booker Lagoon: Timing the Tidal Exit, Wildlife Encounters, and Quiet Anchorages in the Broughtons
Booker Lagoon: Timing the Tidal Exit, Wildlife Encounters, and Quiet Anchorages in the Broughtons

The exit channel from Booker Lagoon offers less than an hour of slack water at optimal tides, making timing the...

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April 13, 2026
Market Moves: Florida Yachts International Reports Closed Sales and Rising Interest in Day Boats
Market Moves: Florida Yachts International Reports Closed Sales and Rising Interest in Day Boats

Miami saw four yacht title transfers finalized through Florida Yachts International this week, with delivery windows averaging 7–10 days from...

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April 13, 2026
Practical Guide to Picking a Yacht Charter Broker That Matches Your Travel Style
Practical Guide to Picking a Yacht Charter Broker That Matches Your Travel Style

Charter brokerages typically manage access to dozens of yachts across multiple regions, filtering hundreds of listings into a shortlist that...

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April 13, 2026
Yacht charter listings appear on Google Maps with Boatscribe at Ece Marina, Fethiye
Yacht charter listings appear on Google Maps with Boatscribe at Ece Marina, Fethiye

Google Maps now displays pricing, vessel specifications and direct booking links for yacht listings in selected Mediterranean marinas, with the...

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April 13, 2026
Aspen C128 Reviewed: A 46-Foot Power Cat Built for Shallow-Water Adventures
Aspen C128 Reviewed: A 46-Foot Power Cat Built for Shallow-Water Adventures

With a 46-foot LOA, a beam of 13'11" and a listed draft of 2'6" (30 inches with twin 300-hp Suzuki...

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April 13, 2026
March offshore digest: Francesca Clapcich, a transatlantic climate cruise, Newport–Maine passages, and the Lagoon 38 review
March offshore digest: Francesca Clapcich, a transatlantic climate cruise, Newport–Maine passages, and the Lagoon 38 review

The Gulf Stream crossing north of the continental shelf creates a corridor of strong currents and shifting wind shear that...

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April 13, 2026
Practical Ice Fishing Tips, Safety, and Local Traditions in Maine’s Winter Lakes
Practical Ice Fishing Tips, Safety, and Local Traditions in Maine’s Winter Lakes

Safe ice thickness thresholds used by Maine anglers remain the operational baseline for vehicle access: 4 inches for a single...

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April 13, 2026
Fighting Lady Yellow Debut: Turtlebox Unveils Two Limited-Edition Marine Speakers
Fighting Lady Yellow Debut: Turtlebox Unveils Two Limited-Edition Marine Speakers

For coastal charter operators and private skippers, integrating onboard audio demands attention to IP ratings, mounting points, cable routing and...

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April 13, 2026
How an unusually cold winter could influence Chesapeake Bay striped bass recruitment and local tourism
How an unusually cold winter could influence Chesapeake Bay striped bass recruitment and local tourism

Frozen boat ramps across Maryland and Virginia have forced many charter operators to shift schedules, while marina ice has limited...

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April 13, 2026
Key Largo A‑Class Midwinters 2026: Winners, Conditions, and Visitor Notes
Key Largo A‑Class Midwinters 2026: Winners, Conditions, and Visitor Notes

Upper Keys Sailing Club’s launch and recovery operations relied on a coordinated shore team with RIB support and a beach...

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April 13, 2026
Sale and charter outlook for the 26.82m Azimut motor yacht Captain Morgan II
Sale and charter outlook for the 26.82m Azimut motor yacht Captain Morgan II

The 26.82-metre Azimut motor yacht Captain Morgan II, delivered in 2021, is driven by twin MTU engines giving a comfortable...

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April 13, 2026
Step aboard Nordhavn 41, Nordhavn 60 and Nordhavn 68 at the Gold Coast Open House
Step aboard Nordhavn 41, Nordhavn 60 and Nordhavn 68 at the Gold Coast Open House

On 21–22 February, from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Flagship International Yacht Brokers QLD will stage an on-water open house...

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April 13, 2026
MasterCraft and Marine Products Unite: Impacts on Boat Manufacturing and Coastal Tours
MasterCraft and Marine Products Unite: Impacts on Boat Manufacturing and Coastal Tours

MasterCraft Boat Holdings Inc.

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April 13, 2026
Dufour 48 review: a roomy 15.29 m cruiser with ODSea hybrid option and practical cruising systems
Dufour 48 review: a roomy 15.29 m cruiser with ODSea hybrid option and practical cruising systems

The Dufour 48’s 1.75–2.35 m draught and 4.85 m beam directly determine marina berth eligibility, canal transit limits and local...

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April 13, 2026
Marseille’s SNIM 2026: Sixty Years of Harbour Racing and Offshore Strategy
Marseille’s SNIM 2026: Sixty Years of Harbour Racing and Offshore Strategy

Port logistics for SNIM 2026 require coordination of berthing for roughly 560 boats across 8 pannes in the Vieux Port,...

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April 13, 2026
How Prestige’s PRESTIGE F6.7, M8 EVO and M6 affect charter fleets and marina planning
How Prestige’s PRESTIGE F6.7, M8 EVO and M6 affect charter fleets and marina planning

At the boot Düsseldorf press conference on January 19, 2026, Prestige Yachts confirmed delivery windows and production ramp-up that will...

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April 13, 2026
Aluminum Catamaran Finish Choices: Reasons Behind Leaving the Delos Explorer 53 Hull Unpainted
Aluminum Catamaran Finish Choices: Reasons Behind Leaving the Delos Explorer 53 Hull Unpainted

Choosing an unpainted hull** shortens scheduled haul-out and inspection time by up to 30% in routine maintenance cycles, a key...

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April 13, 2026
Riva 112′ Dolcevita Super: Stretching a Classic Silhouette into a 34m Flybridge
Riva 112′ Dolcevita Super: Stretching a Classic Silhouette into a 34m Flybridge

Delivered from Riva’s La Spezia shipyard and premiered at the 2025 Cannes Yachting Festival, the 34m 112' Dolcevita Super presents...

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April 13, 2026
ABOFA — Aqaba Blue Ocean: Future in Action to Launch at AIEC in September 2026
ABOFA — Aqaba Blue Ocean: Future in Action to Launch at AIEC in September 2026

The Aqaba International Exhibition Center (AIEC) will host ABOFA — Aqaba Blue Ocean: Future in Action from 9–12 September 2026,...

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April 13, 2026
Practical Lessons from Vanguard Explorer Yacht: Navigating Ice, Weather, and Local Logistics
Practical Lessons from Vanguard Explorer Yacht: Navigating Ice, Weather, and Local Logistics

Estimate depth near icebergs as roughly 6–8 times the visible height above water when planning an anchorage in West Greenland;...

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April 13, 2026
Navigating Greenland Ice: Practical Lessons for High-Latitude Cruising
Navigating Greenland Ice: Practical Lessons for High-Latitude Cruising

Most private yachts can reach Uummannaq (70°40′N) without ice‑strengthening, while Qaanaaq (77°30′N) generally requires an ice‑strengthened hull, professional pilotage, and...

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April 13, 2026
Suffolk Yacht Harbour Hosts Classic Regatta in 2026: Dovercourt Bay, Harwich Harbour & Estuaries
Suffolk Yacht Harbour Hosts Classic Regatta in 2026: Dovercourt Bay, Harwich Harbour & Estuaries

Suffolk Yacht Harbour operates a 550-berth marina with all-tide access and on-site classic yacht services, placing it as the logistical...

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April 13, 2026
Greenland’s Hidden Tundra Flora: A Close-Up Guide for Travellers
Greenland’s Hidden Tundra Flora: A Close-Up Guide for Travellers

Ship-to-shore logistics around Ilulissat require small craft transfers and carefully timed landings: most operators schedule shore excursions only during low...

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April 13, 2026