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World’s largest yacht & watersports show

This is boot Düsseldorf

Welcome, dear visitors to boot Düsseldorf! With over 200,000 visitors from more than 110 countries and around 1,500 exhibitors from 68 nations in 15 exhibition halls, boot Düsseldorf is the world's largest yacht and water sports trade fair. Both sailors and motor boaters 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. Attractive stage programmes 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.

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Insights & Stories

Mascot Finni with a visitor © Messe Düsseldorf | C.Tillmann

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21/09/2026

Ticket shop for boot 2027 is now open

The ticket shop for boot 2027 is now open! Get your tickets now for the world's largest yacht and water sports fair and benefit from attractive offers for boot.club members.

30/07/2026

Safety in and on the water with DLRG

Summer, sunshine, water sports – for many people, there’s nothing better than spending time by or on the water. But as tempting as the cool water may be, it harbours dangers that are often underestimated. Read the interview with the life saviors of DLRG Nordrhein.

22/06/2026

boot Team in top form at Kiel Week 2026

Michelidakis: “Kiel is our world!” Working together to promote sailing Bright sunshine, a fantastic atmosphere and a clear call to promote sailing – the start to Kiel Week 2026 could not have gone better for the boot Düsseldorf team.

19/06/2026

Diagnosis of diesel bug contamination

The WaterSport editorial team reported on the problem of diesel bug contamination and the procedures involved in tank remediation. If a complete tank restoration is required, the process begins with an inspection of the tank using a handheld camera.

11/05/2026

"ocean tribute" Award 2027

The ‘ocean tribute’ Award is boot Düsseldorf’s marine conservation prize. In partnership with the German Ocean Foundation, it has been recognising international projects dedicated to protecting the oceans since 2018. The award ceremony takes place every year as part of boot Düsseldorf.

Copyright © Messe Düsseldorf | C. Tillmann

21/04/2026

Getting started in boating - Basic information about motor boating

Boats with an engine power of up to 15 hp (7.5 kW) may be operated on almost all German waterways without the need for an official recreational boat licence.

12/03/2026

Foil Festival Fehmarn

From 22-25 May, the Foil Festival Fehmarn will once again bring the latest trends and lots of action to the South Beach of Fehmarn! Test wings, boards, and foils, and experience the Wingfoil & Pumpfoil Experience, exclusively presented by boot Düsseldorf.

12/03/2026

Paddeln macht Spass Tour 2026

Our partner 'Paddeln macht Spass' is touring Germany again, offering free try-out paddling sessions with canoes, kayaks and SUPs at eight campsites.

© Onboard the catamaran | Messe Düsseldorf

12/03/2026

boot Düsseldorf on Tour: shooting Content in Croatia

We left the exhibition halls and travelled to where water sports really come to life: the island of Krk on the Croatian Adriatic coast. Together with our exhibitors In2theblue and Marina Punat, we produced authentic content that shows just how accessible and exciting sailing, diving and motorboating can be.

25/01/2026

boot Düsseldorf 2026 puts global water sports industry on course

Good sales climate, excellent atmosphere and international flair in the Düsseldorf exhibition halls

20/11/2025

Action, Adrenaline and Aftershow Vibes

When boot Düsseldorf opens its doors from 17 to 25 January 2026, Hall 17 will once again become the hotspot for the international surf and trend sports community. The XXL indoor pool will host world-class contests, and visitors can hop on a board themselves – and wind down the day with music, drinks and good vibes.

04/11/2025

boot Düsseldorf merch store now online at boot.com/merch

boot Düsseldorf kicks off the pre-Christmas season with a real bang: long awaited, it is now online: the new ‘We love water’ merch store. All fans can order their favorite items from the boot collection at boot.com/merch.

18/09/2025

Tickets & Vouchers

The ticket shop for boot 2027 is now open! Tickets can now be conveniently purchased online — with expanded payment options such as Apple Pay.

21/08/2025

Inclusive sailing: "On the water, we are all equal."

Inclusion is also an important issue in water sports. Silke Basedow from "Wir sind Wir! Inclusion in Sailing e.V." explains in an interview how inclusive sailing breaks down barriers and brings people together.

21/08/2025

Windsurf World Cup Sylt 2026

From 26 September to 5 October, Brandenburger Strand in Westerland on Sylt will become the centre of the international windsurfing scene.

The themed areas of boot Düsseldorf

You can expect 68 nations on 210,000 m² in 15 exhibition halls

To Hall and Site Plans

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The programme for visitors and trade visitors

boot Düsseldorf is THE meeting place for water sports! The programme of hands-on activities, events, specials and seminars at boot is correspondingly varied and colourful, covering all aspects of leisure and life on the water.