Kicking off with boot

The first of the international boat shows starts with boot Düsseldorf, running from 18 to 26 January 2025.

06 January 2025

The world’s largest yacht and watersports show is gearing up in Düsseldorf. With an expected 214,000 visitors from 120 countries and more than 1,500 exhibitors from 67 nations on 220,000 square metres in 16 exhibition halls, boot Düsseldorf will run from 18 to 26 January.

Sailors and motor yacht fans will find their perfect boat here. Whether dinghy, yacht or luxury yacht, the comprehensive range speaks for itself. The various water sports from diving, surfing, skimboarding, kite surfing, stand up paddling or canoeing are in focus at boot with the corresponding equipment available.

Informative stage program with interesting interview partners from the industry, the latest trend sport offers and a high-calibre mix of workshops and boot activities, both for the leisure sportsman and for experts, make the fair unique worldwide.

An estimated 214,000 visitors from 120 countries will attend this year's show.

This year's boot will showcase 1,500 exhibitors from 67 nations.

Sailing and motor yachts will be on show, along with watersports toys and gadgets in all forms.

In 16 exhibition halls, there are a massive range of vessels to inspect, including superyachts.

The latest models from every continent will be available to inspect.

There is also a "Try it" section where visitors can experience SUP, diving and other water activities.

Blue Innovation Dock is a new platform for sustainability and change.

Speakers from all areas of the industry and beyond share their views and research.

Speakers include visionaries, investors, athletes and politicians collaborating on how to make the industry fit for the future.

Reducing the carbon footprint of the boating industry is one of the topics for discussion.

The annual Ocean Tribute Award recognises environmentally friendly projects and technical innovations for better climate and cleaner seas.

Along with exhibition halls showcasing the latest vessels and watersports technology, boot 2024 will feature several programs recognising achievement and discussing industry issues.

Blue Innovation Dock is a new platform for sustainability and change, bringing together visionaries, investors and politicians to make the industry fit for the future. Speakers this year will include Luca Bassani, founder of Wally; Kris van Dijck, who is a member of the European Parliament’s European Conservatives and Reformists Group and member of the Committee on Industry, Research and Energy; Emily Penn, sailor and advocate who will present the urgent state of our oceans and the planet, setting the stage for why innovation in the boating industry is more critical than ever; Professor Stefan Gössling, whose extensive research encompasses the environmental impacts of tourism and transportation; and Martin Fischer, Head designer at Ineos Britannia.

Then there’s the Ocean Tribute Award. Every year, boot Düsseldorf awards together with the partners of the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation and the German Ocean Foundation environmentally friendly projects and technical innovations for better climate and cleaner seas.

Participants must ensure that their projects contribute to the sustainable improvement and cleaning of the oceans. Whether technical innovations, development of research capacities, public awareness work or reduction of waste and nutrients, the protection of the oceans is the aim of the Award.

Finalists this year include SeaLabs, The Healthy Seas Foundation, Entereon, High Seas Alliance and Ocean Material. The Jury panel can be seen here.

Voting is complete and the winner of the Ocean Tribute Award will now be determined by public voting and the final verdict of the top-class jury and will be honoured at the Blue Motion Night held during boot 2025.

The full boot 2025 exhibitor list is available here.

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