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Dense crowds in the 16 exhibition halls on the first weekend of boot Düsseldorf. 1,500 sailing boats and motor yachts, trendy boards in the Beach World and the latest innovations when it comes to diving in Hall 3 were meant for attracting visitors. The stunning result: More than 60,000 water sports enthusiast were “on board” boot Düsseldorf 2019 on Saturday and Sunday alone.

Watersports fans in cheerful mood

The trade fair crew was very enthusiastic and used the Dive Center in Hall 3 as good example to describe the reason for the cheerful mood: “The water in the diving pool seems to be boiling. The atmosphere here is simply fantastic. No wonder – scuba divers are looking forward all year long to boot as the event of their scene”, boot director Petros Michelidakis sums up the mood. He adds: “And the biggest diving event of this year’s boot Düsseldorf is yet to come”.

Wednesday, 23rd January, sees diving pioneer Hans Hass’ 100th birthday to be celebrated prominently in Hall 3. Famous diver Anna von Bötticher – who was among others the dive double of actress Yvonne Catterfeld portraying Lotte Hass for the movie “The Girl on the Ocean Floor” – as well as German naval officer and well-known diver Jens Höner will turn back the time when diving in historical equipment. Special guest Meta Hass, the diving pioneer’s daughter, will tell of her eventful life with her parents and finally Walti Guggenbühl, one of Hass closest companions, will recall some of their most exciting diving expeditions.

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50th boot excels with records numbers

More excitement is waiting for visitors at the other theme worlds of boot until Sunday, 27th January. Simply hop over to the Beach World (Hall 12) and ride on “THE WAVE”. You can win a free ride every day. Interested “riders” only have to fill out the competition coupon on site and leave their mobile number. The lucky winners are going to be notified after 3 p.m. and are able to surf “THE WAVE” from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Erlebe THE WAVE auf der boot Düsseldorf

Recreational Watersports

In for a quieter time? No problem – simply paddle a round in front of an impressive mountain panorama in the World of Paddling (Hall 13); sail, powered by huge wind machines, in the sailing pool of the boot Sailing School (Hall 14) or simply try out a few fishing tricks in the Sportfishing Center (Hall 13). And if you want to slow down a bit at the end of the day, just drop by the SUP Paddling Yoga Course (registrations daily at 10 a.m. at the Flatwaterpool in Beach World Hall 8a).

Robby Naish auf der boot 2019 - Foto: © TCCC

Tech Zone and eSailing

For all E-gamers boot Düsseldorf offers a very special and cool experience this year: the very first E-Sailing Regatta at the show. Until Saturday, the players can qualify for the big boot E-Sailing Finals on Sunday (January 27th) at the fair. Virtual sailing takes place in the well-known Olympic sailing area of Kiel-Schilksee (Sailing Center Hall 15).

Dive Center in Halle 3

Beach World

Travel World in Halle 13

Sailing Center in Halle 15

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Good Start at 50th boot!

Over 60,000 visitors celebrate birthday of boot Düsseldorf

Watersports fans in cheerful mood

50th boot excels with records numbers

Recreational Watersports

Tech Zone and eSailing