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boot Düsseldorf 2026, with dive award and main sponsor Bauer Kompressoren, is committed to a strong and sustainable diving industry

Public voting until 7. January 2026 for the categories INNOVATION, CLIMATE, DESTINATION, PRODUCT and PERSONALITY Grand award ceremony on 23 January at the Dive Center in Hall 12

First crane operation with the ship crane ‘Big Willi’ on 16 December

The ship crane, affectionately known as ‘Big Willi’ for 45 years (after the former North Rhine-Westphalian Minister of the Interior and President of the German Sports Federation, Willi Weyer), stands on the riverbank at kilometer 748.2 of the Rhine, as it does every December.

"ocean tribute" Award 2026: Marine protection is relevant to society as a whole Five nominees in the public vote

Marine conservation is in the public spotlight with prominent supporters

boot Düsseldorf 2026: Motorboat premieres

All motorboat premieres at a glance

blue innovation dock at boot 2026:

Driving the future of sustainable, innovative and competitive boating industry

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.

boot Düsseldorf 2026: Setting sail for new shores

International shipyards and dealers are flying the flag once again Over 1,000 boats and yachts on board the world's number one Diving into even greater dimensions with the global players in the industry Surfing thrills with professional competitions and stars of the scene

boot Düsseldorf and the German Ocean Foundation's ‘ocean tribute’ Award 2026: Final sprint for applications

Open water swimmer Leonie Beck and environmentalist Shamim Wasii Nyanda new to the jury Award for initiatives, associations and projects that are particularly committed to the preservation of the oceans

Ticket shop for boot 2026 now open

boot 2026 – admission prices remain stable Great offers for boot.club members

boot Director Petros Michelidakis: ‘boot Düsseldorf 2026 will be a beacon and source of inspiration for the international water sports industry’

‘Next January, boot Düsseldorf will be the beacon for the international water sports industry. The exhibiting industry and dealers are expecting positive momentum and a boost to the global market from the No. 1 trade fair for yachts, boats and water sports