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Bahamas Cruising Permit Fees 2026: What It Costs to Take Your Boat Across
The Bahamas added cheaper 30-day and 6-month cruising permits on April 1, 2026. Current fees by boat length, the fishing permit, anchorage fees, the FDCC, the AIS rule for boats over 50 ft, and how to clear in.
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Fort Lauderdale Boat Show 2026: Know Before You Go
FLIBS 2026 runs Oct 28, Nov 1. Dates, hours, tickets, the show sites, parking and water taxis, plus a Fort Lauderdale broker's advice on seeing the boats that matter.
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FLIBS 2026 Visitor Guide: Where to Stay, Eat and Get Around in Fort Lauderdale
Coming to the Fort Lauderdale Boat Show? Hotels closest to the show, waterfront restaurants, water taxis, Brightline and the airport, and what to do between days on the docks.
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Why Americans Keep Choosing Life on the Water, and Why Florida Leads
Boating is a $230 billion American pastime, and Florida leads every measure of it. The latest numbers, why people keep choosing time on the water, and how to find the boat that fits.
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Sanlorenzo Completes First 34m SX112 Superyacht
Sanlorenzo has completed its first SX112 superyacht, marking a significant milestone for the Italian shipyard's crossover line. Thanks to the design work of
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