Overview: boot report
Surf Festival Fehmarn
20.04.2023
35,000 visitors, more than 40 well-known exhibitors with the latest equipment to test on site, water sports challenges, lectures, workshops, live music, parties and a beach camp - that's the Fehmarn Surf Festival.
A short surfing vacation – in the heart of Germany
20.04.2023
A dream comes true – and not only for the founders of RheinRiff. Take a short vacation with the best surf conditions throughout the year – right in the heart of Düsseldorf! In our interview with RheinRiff Managing Director Julien Thiele, find out how the idea of the biggest surf hall in the world came about, what passion lies behind it and what awaits you there!
Diving Trips 2023
23.03.2023
Bettina Winert is a passionate diver and blogger. Bettina reports on diving trends and destinations in 2023.
"Behind The Mask is a philosophy for me."
20.09.2022
Peter Löseke is an enthusiastic underwater filmmaker and diver and part of the "Behind The Mask" team. We talked to him about his passion.
Top-Indoor-Diving Centre
20.09.2022
Whether you’re a diving professional or a beginner – we’ll show you the top indoor dive centres in Germany.
"Behind The Mask is a philosophy for me."
20.09.2022
Prof. Dr. Grundmann has been in a wheelchair since a diving accident. However, his walking disability does not stop him from diving. He continues to practice his profession as a doctor and tells us about his passion for water sports.
"The disability remains on land."
25.08.2022
What about inclusion and sailing? Elke Paatz talks to us about it in our exciting interview.
"Fishing means much more to me than just hunting for a specific fish or a big catch."
25.08.2022
We talked to Babs Kijewski about her passion for fishing.
Review of watersports events
25.08.2022
boot Düsseldorf is a committed partner at many renowned watersports events and promotes watersports in general and young talent in particular throughout the year. Look back with us to the events of 2022!
Watersports with handicap
25.08.2022
Here you will find a quick overview of the watersports activities with handicap.
Driven by the wind
21.07.2022
How is it to be a circumnavigator and what tips are important to know as a charter newcomer? Answers to these questions can be found in our interview with Mareike Guhr.
At home on the water
21.07.2022
What fascinates him over and over on the water and how do you combine several water sports passions? We talked to Kimo Kersting, German SUP Sprint Champion (2019).
From steep cliffs to turquoise bays - Malta for watersports fans
23.06.2022
Malta is a true paradise for water sports enthusiasts and perfect for various activities. What kind of things you can do, you can find out here.
The favourite spots of the pros
23.06.2022
A quick trip out on the water - that's simply part of summer. We asked our watersports professionals for their insider tips on everything from kayaking to windsurfing, from wingfoiling and stand up paddling to scuba diving. For you they reveal their favourite spots - even for spontaneous trips!
When the wind beckons - a family sails around the world
19.05.2022
What is it like to sail around the world with the whole family? Julia Loehr shares her experiences with us in our interesting interview.
„Anyone can learn paddling“
19.05.2022
Interview with Lars Thierling from „Paddeln macht Spass“ & „Kanu & SUP on Tour“
Dream holiday on a charter boat
28.04.2022
What are the advantages of chartering and what should you watch out for? You can find information about chartering here.
Interview with Mareike Guhr
28.04.2022
How is it to be a circumnavigator and what tips are important to know as a charter newcomer? Answers to these questions can be found in our interview with Mareike Guhr.
Top destinations 2022
28.04.2022
What are the top destinations this season? Sailing travel expert Ingela Wilhelm recommends several destinations that are worth a trip this year.
Copyright © Mael BALLAND via Unsplash
Beginner Dive Mistakes
24.03.2022
Newly certified divers can hardly wait to finally go on a proper dive. At the same time, novice divers lack experience, which often leads to beginner mistakes and mishaps that happen quite frequently. It’s important to be aware of these small stumbling blocks underwater so that you can avoid mistakes and quickly become a proficient and safer diver.
Fascination apnea diving - with just one breath into the depths
24.03.2022
How do you manage to dive 93 metres deep with just one breath? Answers are given by Jennifer Wendland: she keeps the world record in deep diving with two fins.
Interview with Dr. Uwe Hoffmann
24.03.2022
How can I enter the diving sport and what do I need for it? Answers to these questions are given by Dr. Uwe Hoffmann, President of the Association of German Scuba Divers (VDST).
Expert interview with Sönke Roever
24.02.2022
With the gray weather, many people just want one thing: go on vacation! A sailing trip offers an ideal change from the daily hustle and bustle. To ensure that everything runs smoothly on the charter trip, sailing professional Sönke Roever has useful tips in our exclusive interview.
Watersports licenses part 1
27.01.2022
Now is also the best time for beginners to familiarize themselves with trendy watersports such as kitesurfing, stand up paddling, wingsurfing and wingfoiling, to complete the theory parts of basic courses and acquire important licences for the start of the 2022 season.
Houseboat charter
27.01.2022
Holidays on a houseboat are the perfect introduction to the world of boating. Together with houseboat expert Dagmar Rockel-Kuhnle, the most important questions about "how”, “where” and “what" are answered here.
Where to go in autumn?
14.10.2021
In autumn there are still some water sports destinations worth discovering. From Denmark, to Tyrol to Spain - inform now.
Indoor Wassersport
14.10.2021
How to prolong water sports in winter? These three tips for indoor water sports are fun even in the cold season and let us experience water sports 365 days a year.
Perfectly prepared for the cold months
14.10.2021
How can you experience water sports even in cold temperatures? boot Düsseldorf clarifies and gives helpful tips for water sports in winter. The fact is: You need the right preparation and equipment for the cold season.
Kitchen below decks: The Grill Special
16.09.2021
Together with our chef Moritz Freudenthal, “Kitchen below decks” awaits you with an autumn edition. Find out more about mobile cooking and enjoy a delicious recipe to go with it.
paddling tours near and far
16.09.2021
You can experience paddling in a new way on canoe tours through beautiful autumn landscapes. With our tour guide you will find the best canoe tours for golden autumn weather - from near to far.
Athlete interview with Ricarda Funk
16.09.2021
This dream of many athletes came true for slalom canoeist Ricarda Funk at the Olympic Games in Tokyo. In our exclusive interview, the champion in slalom K-1 canoe gave us some exciting insights into her journey to the Olympics, the competition situation and her passion for paddle sports, especially canoe slalom.
Caravanning and watersports – a good fit!
12.08.2021
Why do caravanning and water sports go so well together and what do you have to consider for the perfect vacation? You can find all the information here.
Perfect match: Caravanning and watersports
12.08.2021
There’s hardly any other type of holiday that offers as much freedom and flexibility as camping and caravanning. Recently, more and more caravanners have acquired a parallel taste not only for nature but also magical moments in and around the water.
The boot Düsseldorf self-test
12.08.2021
Find out now which beach sport you can take off with this summer – with the boot Düsseldorf self-test.
Surfing goes Olympia
12.08.2021
Surfing goes Olympics! Finally, surfing is an Olympic discipline and celebrates its debut at the Tokyo Olympics.
Watersports trends for children - the best tips for little sailors
08.07.2021
Finally, the best time for little water rats begins. Water activities not only promote physical fitness, but also the child's personality. Here we present the best water sports for children and tell you what to look out for.
Diving interview with Alexander Kassler
08.07.2021
How do you go diving in local waters? What should be considered and what do you need? An interview with editor-in-chief Alexander Kassler of TAUCHEN magazine.
Kitchen below Decks: The summer recipe
10.06.2021
Summer is just around the corner and what could be better than spending sunny days on the water? Gourmet chef Moritz Freudenthal, whom many will certainly know from the live cooking events at boot Düsseldorf, gives us some tips for food planning on hot days and a summer recipe.
Athlete interview with Balz Müller
10.06.2021
When it comes to the new wingfoiling super-trend, you can’t miss Balz Müller. Although this talented Swiss has been riding the waves on all kinds of boards for more than 18 years, it’s foilsurfing that really gets his watersports heart racing.
Watersports country Germany
10.06.2021
Whether in the north or the south, in the east or the west: German waterways are a real alternative to overseas destinations and the locations offer a wide range of watersports options.
Maximum SUP fun on your own board
12.05.2021
Tips and tricks for equipment for beginners in the SUP sport.
Five reasons to go paddling
12.05.2021
The moment the sun comes out, we want to get back on the water. And with a wide range of possibilities for paddling, there are many reasons to get out and paddle in nearby waters. In addition to the SUP trend, it's also worthwhile to rediscover paddling in boats.
Balance boards – the fitness tip for board sports enthusiasts
12.05.2021
Especially for board sports beginners, getting started can be a shaky affair and involuntary water stunts are bound to happen at first. Good news: nowadays you can train on dry land for boarding and balancing the waves – on a balance board.
Kitchen below Decks
15.04.2021
Soon the season will start again. And whether you're motoring or sailing, probably the second-best thing about a holiday is sitting on deck in the evening with a glass of good wine or cold beer in hand and, most of all, enjoying a delicious dinner and the feeling of freedom.
Megatrend Wingfoiling
28.01.2021
Wingfoiling, also called wingsurfing, is THE water sports trend in 2021. Surf wings are a hand-held sail that has no lines or fixed connection to the board. In July this year, the sport will celebrate a premiere: the first German Wingfoiling Championship will take place at Schöneberger Strand in Holstein - water action guaranteed.
Riding the waves with coastal rowing
15.10.2020
A new rowing trend is emerging that promises exhilarating action: coastal rowing. Long since established in southern Europe, coastal rowing is set to become an Olympic sport at the 2024 Paris Games.
The diving classroom - lessons that really go deep
02.08.2019
Schools in Rheinbach in North Rhine-Westphalia have a special feature, an uncommon subject among the in the compulsory optional subject range: diving as a school sport.
Foto: © pixabay
Summer trends 2019 in water sports
03.07.2019
Finally summer is here! So off to the water! Here are the trends of the water sports summer 2019 that you shouldn't miss.
Foto: © pixabay
10 tips for eco-friendly watersports
22.08.2018
Imagine an area the size of central Europe, consisting exclusively of waste. That is the reality in the oceans today. Here are ten tips how to help keeping the oceans clean!
Interview Marcella Hansch - Pacific Garbage Screening
13.08.2018
"We spent every summer at the sea in Holland every summer when we were kids. If you then see that this place is no longer doing well, it just hurts."