Ocean Tribute opens

Since 2018, the prize has been awarded by boot Düsseldorf, the Prince Albert II Foundation and the German Ocean Foundation, recognising international projects from all over the world.

In addition to prominent winners such as the exceptional German yachtsman Boris Herrmann, it was above all campaigns and initiatives that developed a wide range of individual ideas and solutions for regional marine conservation that impressed the public and the expert jury.

This year’s award winner, the ECOP AFRICA network – with its vision of nature-based carbon removal and sustainable aquaculture in Africa – is a particularly successful example of this.

ECOP AFRICA is committed to a healthy ocean, for example by repairing and rebuilding marine ecosystems, and ECOP members from various African countries are developing strategies to prevent illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing.

To this end, they offer real-time monitoring and strategies for sustainable aquaculture.  also utilises indigenous knowledge about the oceans and applies it to climate protection measures. Last but not least, the members develop communication programs on the topic of the sea in order to combat poverty in the countries.

boot Düsseldorf accompanies the winners of the Ocean Tribute award after the award ceremony at the trade fair and presents them both in its newsletters and on its social media platforms. For example, this year’s winner and his projects were portrayed in the trade fair’s May newsletter and in July there will be an interview with those responsible for ECOP AFRICA on Linkedin.

Caroline Mühl from the boot team will be happy to answer any questions and provide further information on the Ocean Tribute award.

The world’s largest yacht and water sports fair

With more than 200,000 visitors from over 100 countries and 1,500 exhibitors on 220,000 square metres in Halls 1 to 17, boot Düsseldorf from 18 to 26 January 2025 is the world’s largest yacht and water sports fair.

Both sailors and motorboaters will find a wide variety of boats, dinghies, superboats and luxury yachts.

The popular water sports of diving, surfing, kite surfing, stand-up paddling, skimboarding or canoeing are also available at boot in all facets and with the appropriate equipment.

Attractive stage programs with the stars of the scene, the latest trends and a high-calibre mix of workshops and hands-on activities, both for leisure sports enthusiasts and experts, make the fair unique worldwide. But marine conservation and innovative, sustainable technologies are also in focus at boot 2025.

In cooperation with the European Boating Industry (EBI), the blue innovation dock will offer a unique dialogue format with political, economic, technological and media expertise in Hall 10.

In addition, two lighthouses for ocean protection will again be on board: The prestigious Ocean Tribute award with partners Prince Albert II Foundation and German Ocean Foundation as well as the Love your Ocean campaign with its stand in Hall 11.

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