boot Düsseldorf 2018

boot 2018 comes to an end

The great review of 9 fantastic days of watersports

Leading position confirmed

International trade fair draws large crowds --- important boost for boating industry --- event atrracts more and more young people --- Beach World sets new visitor record following move to new hall.

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Hingucker Montecarlo Yachts - boot 2018 - Foto: © MD / CT

Eye-Catchers & Curiosities

The most popular eye-catchers at boot Düsseldorf are most definetely the large superyachts in Hall 6. However, there are, of course, loads of other fascinating, often much smaller, yet equally fascinating things to discover in all the other halls of the convention centre - we went looking for them...

Eyecatchers & curiosities at boot 2018

THE WAVE

Action, suspense and thrilling competitions combined with shiny eyes of kids and fascinated adults alike - that's THE WAVE! Take a splash and ride THE WAVE yourself at boot 2018!

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Boote & Yachten auf der boot - Foto: © Messe Düsseldorf

Ship Ahoy!

From superyachts to small dinghies, boats of all shapes and sizes lie at anchor at the boot 2018. This unique presentation of new boats and yachts has just the right boat on offer for every taste and budget. Come and see for yourself!

E-mobility: a topic for our future

E-mobility, alternative drives, hybrid engines - a fascinating topic for the coming years that concerns all of us increasingly. It has also become a big topic in watersports, too. At boot Düsseldorf 2018, many exhibitors present new ideas, new trends and new products in this area. Here's an overview of the latetst trends in marine e-mobility at boot Düsseldorf.

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Zwei Windsurf-Legenden live auf der boot 2018 - Foto: © MD, ctillmann

Magic moments at boot 2018

Meeting the stars, getting wet on THE WAVE, discovering the luxury of superyachts or taking a test dive in the diving pool - there were magic moments for everyone in the first half of the world's leading boat show. Which was your magic moment?

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Mitmachaktionen der boot - Foto: © Messe Düsseldorf

boot Activities to join in

From casting your fishing rod to paddling down our indoor creek, from sailing a dinghy and wakeboarding to your first test dive - numerous activities wait for you throughout all exhibition halls to join in and try out different watersports activities. For free, of course!

"ocean tribute" Award 2018

The happy faces of the winners of the ocean tribute Award shone even more brightly than the highly polished yachts in the luxury yacht hall at boot Düsseldorf. Celebrities and industry players from the water sports community met for BLUE MOTION NIGHT on Monday evening.

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Thank you for attending boot Düsseldorf 2018!

We are looking forward to seeing you again at the 50th boot Düsseldorf in January 2019.

boot Düsseldorf set records this year: 1,923 exhibitors from 68 different countries presented yachts, boats and accessories for all water sports activities on 220,000 square metres of stand space. Messe Düsseldorf CEO Werner M. Dornscheidt: “These figures are unique in the industry. No other water sports trade fair reflects the entire world market in all its diversity as completely as boot.”

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Eindrücke und Meinungen von Besuchern - Foto: © Messe Düsseldorf

"It's always worth coming!"

We create trade fairs for real people. That is why your impressions of boot Düsseldorf as a visitor are so important to us. We talked to visitors at the show a collected response on Facebook - and we ware proud of the results: you awarded 4.6 of 5 stars to boot Düsseldorf!

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Aktuelle Trends bei Segelyachten 2018 - Foto: © HanseYachts / BAVARIA

Trends in sailing yacht design

boot Düsseldorf is a unique showcase of the international boating industry. There is no better place in the world to see all the latetst trends in sailing yacht design all at one place. And the demands modern yachts have to meet are high. Come and see all the new boats and yacht premieres in halls 14 to 17 at the Düsseldorf exhibition centre!

Multihulls Trends - Foto: © Bavaria / Nautitech

Multihulls on the rise...

The boot Düsseldorf 2018 will once more showcase the latest trends in the multihull market - roughly speaking, it is currently split between fast multihulls for sailing purists and luxurious cruising cats for living on the water.

Aktuelle Trends bei Motoryachten 2018 - Foto: © Bavaria Yachtbau

Trends in motorboat design 2018

Discover a unique choice of new motorboats and yachts for every purpose, taste and budget at the world's leading boat show, boot Düsseldorf 2018. From inflatable boats and RIBs to impressive luxury yachts above the 30-meter-mark, all kinds of boats available on the international market are on show at the Düsseldorf exhibition centre.

EYotY 2018 Gewinner Yachten - Foto: © HanseYachts/boot.de

European Yacht of the Year

For the fifteenth time, the international "European Yacht of the Year" award was presented on January 20th as part of the flagship night of boot Düsseldorf and the Delius Klasing publishing house.

European Yacht of the Year 2018 - the winners

Yacht Premieres at boot 2018

It was only shortly after the grand opening of the boot Düsseldorf 2018, when the first celebrations of novelties and premieres commenced at the stands of many exhibitors of boot Düsseldorf 2018, including, of course, many prominent yacht premieres.

See the yacht premieres on Day 1 of boot 2018...

EPotY 2018 Gewinner Yachten - Foto: © Pardo/boot.de

Powerboat of the Year

On Saturday, January 20th, the international "European Powerboat of the Year" award was presented for the twelfth time as part of the boot Düsseldorf flagship night.

Activities to join in at boot Düsseldorf - Foto: © Messe Düsseldorf / C. Tillman

Cast your sportfishing rod, try your first paddling strokes, test sailing or diving and get wet in the Beach World - there are great activities for everyone at boot Düsseldorf.

Tow boats & sports boats - Foto: © Messe Düsseldorf / C. Tillman

Various sports and tow boats now find a new home in Hall 4 of the exhibition centre - thematically well positioned in relation to the exhibition areas in the neighbouring halls.

Yacht premieres - Foto: © Messe Düsseldorf / C. Tillman

Every year, boot Düsseldorf sets the scene for the presentation of numerous new boats and yachts! Shipyards, dealers and designers showcase German as well as World premieres.

Travel World - Foto: © Messe Düsseldorf / C. Tillman

The Travel World - simply the best remedy for maritime wanderlust! Book your next dream holiday directly in the new Travel World of boot Düsseldorf in halls 13.

The Wave - Foto: © Messe Düsseldorf / C. Tillman

Action, excitement and thrilling competitions, combined with bright children's eyes and enthusiastic visitors - this is how to best describe The WAVE, one of the boot's top attractions.