boot Düsseldorf

About boot Düsseldorf

boot Düsseldorf is the world's largest yacht and water sports trade fair, held every January in Düsseldorf, Germany. Launched in 1969, it has grown into the leading meeting place for the international water sports and maritime industry, filling the exhibition halls with everything from dinghies and sailing yachts to motorboats and luxury yachts, many of which arrive via the Rhine under their own steam. Alongside boats, the fair covers engines, equipment and accessories, diving, surfing, paddling and fishing, as well as marinas, charter companies and holiday destinations on and around the water.

Event Focus

Boats & Yachts | Engines & Propulsion | Yachting Equipment & Accessories | Canoes, Kayaks & Rowing Boats | Diving | Surfing, Windsurfing & Kitesurfing | Stand-Up Paddling | Waterskiing & Wakeboarding | Jetskiing | Fishing | Marinas & Water Sports Facilities | Water Sports Tourism & Charter | Luxury Toys | Ocean Conservation

Event Highlights

Almost 1,500 Exhibitors from 68 Countries and 200,000+ Visitors from 110+ Countries make boot Düsseldorf the global meeting point of the water sports world. Across 15 exhibition halls, the fair presents more than 1,000 boats and yachts, numerous boat premieres and a huge range of equipment and accessories. Highlights include the action pool with surfing and wing foiling contests and try-out sessions, the diving tower and Dive Centre, a dedicated hall for charter and holiday planning, the blue innovation dock forum on sustainable maritime technology and the "ocean tribute" award for marine conservation.

Why Attend

boot Düsseldorf is where the water sports year begins. Compare boats of every class and size side by side, step aboard the latest sailing and motor yachts, and talk directly to shipyards, engine makers and equipment suppliers. Discover new trends in diving, surfing, paddling and fishing, plan your next charter or holiday on the water, and meet dealers, marinas and industry associations from around the world. For trade visitors, buyers and passionate water sports fans alike, boot offers nine days of business, inspiration and hands-on experiences.