For the first time, boot Düsseldorf has ventured beyond its home turf to produce social media content, travelling with a team to the Croatian Adriatic coast. With the support of the sailing team led by the dynamic Austrian professional sailor Julian Kircher from In2theblue (at boot in Sailing Hall 15) and Marina Punat (exhibitor in the Destinations & Boat Life Hall 14), the crew found ideal conditions for filming reels and videos off the picturesque coast of Krk.
The footage focused primarily on scenes designed to inspire beginners to take up water sports. First sailing trips into Kvarner Bay showed just how much fun and excitement a sailing course with like-minded people of all ages can bring. In the sailing area off Krk and Punat, a holiday is guaranteed to offer plenty of fun and a touch of adventure – not just in the height of summer, but from April right through to November!
Alongside sailing, the boot’s content production days also featured diving and motorboating. A Hydra 460 from the Slovenian manufacturer Roto Nautica was tested, and the crew were impressed by the handling of this robust and low-maintenance speedboat, which celebrated its world premiere at this year’s boot.
For the diving content production, the boot crew had brought the Hang-Loose-Diving school on board. Also based in picturesque Punat, Stephan Wybrecht’s team offers taster dives for beginners, Open Water Diver and Advanced Open Water Diver courses, as well as guided dives. All courses are offered in German and English – www.hang-loose-diving.de.
Representing the boot content team in Croatia, Angelina Kalke and Leonie Venus were on board and threw themselves enthusiastically into the water sports experience. Angelina, from the social media crew at the Düsseldorf-based agency markenzeichen, had already gained some initial experience in recent years at local hotspots such as the Düsseldorf sailing area on Lake Unterbach. Leonie first came into contact with surfing, diving and sailing at the trade fair and was so enthusiastic that she spontaneously agreed to take part in the shoot in Croatia. One person who has long known just how unique boating and sailing really are, is Jörg Müller-Dünow. As a passionate sailor, the Düsseldorf-based Managing Partner of markenzeichen brought water sports to the agency and says: “Nothing beats sailing; it’s a wonderful sport for body and soul.” In the videos, he will pass on his boating experience to the beginners,
The Instagram Reels and YouTube videos from the content shoot in Punat are sure to whet your appetite for more of the sea during the exciting upcoming summer season. The production is being supported in terms of planning and organization by boot Düsseldorf’s press officer, Tania Vellen, and the trade fair’s online coordinator, Stefan Schölzel.
boot CEO Petros Michelidakis is delighted with the idea of creating content in Punat: “A big thank you goes to the in2theblue team, who have inspired us with plenty of sporting input and great ideas, and of course to Renata Marević, who, together with Marina Punat, has provided the logistical and maritime location. Both are closely linked to boot Düsseldorf and are an excellent example of how the trade fair and exhibitors can work together effectively to positively inspire and secure the future of water sports.”
About in2theblue:
We are sailing. Sailing courses, skipper training, regattas, yacht charter
and much more. In cooperation with our partner, the Sailing Academy Blue-2.at, we offer sailing instruction and training in Punat, Croatia. We have flexible schedules and interactive learning apps to help you prepare at home. Our charter offers provide excellent sailing yachts at the best prices for your sailing holiday. Meet up with your sailing community in our bar during your stay, relax in our apartments or kit yourself out with the right equipment in our shop.
Contact: Linda Kircher, Booking & Sales,
+43 676 8986 28304, office@in2theblue.com, www.in2theblue.com
About Marina Punat:
Marina Punat combines uniqueness, safety and innovation on the Adriatic. Marina Punat is far more than just a harbor: it is a first-class destination for sailors, where tradition meets modern luxury. As the oldest marina on the eastern Adriatic coast, Marina Punat has been setting standards for over 60 years with first-class service, safety and year-round activities.
Location: A naturally sheltered bay on the island of Krk in the northern Adriatic.
Capacity: Over 800 berths and its own dry dock for more than 400 boats.
Services: Fully equipped shipyard with travel lifts up to 540 tons
Awards: Croatia’s most award-winning marina, recognized worldwide for quality and environmental protection. www.marina-punat.hr
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With more than 200,000 visitors from over 100 countries and nearly 1,500 exhibitors in Halls 1 to 17, boot Düsseldorf is the world's largest yacht and water sports fair. Both sailors and motor boaters will find a wide variety of boats, dinghies, superboats or luxury yachts. The popular water sports of diving, surfing, kite surfing, stand up paddling, skimboarding or canoeing are 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-caliber 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 will also be in focus at boot 2027. In cooperation with the European Boating Industry (EBI), for example, the blue innovation dock offers a unique dialogue format with political, economic, technological and media expertise. The next edition of boot Düsseldorf will open its doors from 23 to 31 January 2027. www.boot.com
