Camping holiday with an upgrade -- boot Düsseldorf

Campsites are often located by the water, not just on the coast but also inland. Many campers have a great affinity to water anyway and often combine their holidays with various water sports activities. Since boats up to a motorization of 15 HP have been allowed to drive license-free on all national German waterways (inland and coastal) with the exception of the Rhine, it has become a lot easier for campers to get on board and out on the water and use boating as a welcome upgrade to their favourite type of holiday.

Canoe & sailboat in front of a campsite / Foto: (c) Kanu on Tour

SUP boards are handy companions for camping holidays / Foto: (c) Kanu on Tour

Campsite at the lake as starting point for a SUP tour / Foto: (c) Kanu on Tour

Large variety of mobile water sports activities

In addition to trailerable boats, mobile water sports offer a wide range of activities on, around or in the water, which can be perfectly combined with a holiday on camping sites by lakes, rivers or the coast. Stand up paddling boards, which are also available in inflatable versions, are the easiest to stow away and transport. Kiteboarding does not pose any major logistic challenges to campers either. Surfboards and canoes are also often seen as accessories on camping holidays, as they are easy to transport on roof racks. All these water sports activities are easy to learn and do not require large investments to get started.

Making it easier to get started

Camping holidays by boat made easy - this is the motto of the information point on camping and water sports at the CARAVAN SALON 2019 in Hall 7. Take your first steps in the boat simulator and if you want to find out more about your future hobby afterwards, you will find all the important information about getting started and the most beautiful spots for beginners at www.entdecke-wassersport.de

New Special: Caravaning Sports

On top, caravan manufacturers present their latest vehicle models, perfectly equipped for sports and leisure, in the outdoor area in front of halls 15 and 16. For the first time, the Caravaning Sports Special shows how versatile leisure vehicles for sports can be nowadays, perfect for a range of applications. Whether it’s water sports, biking, winter sports, golf or other action-packed or fun hobbies. A range of manufacturers present their concepts for transporting sports equipment, from surfboards to motorbikes:

carrier systems,
personalised furniture concepts,
sophisticated designs for the interior,
sporty designs.

Naturally, they will also bring their special models, created specifically to meet the needs of sports enthusiasts, to Düsseldorf.

More about Caravaning Sports

Neue Sonderschau Caravaning Sports auf dem Caravan Salon 2019 / Foto: MD

Information point on licence-free boats at the Caravan Salon / Foto: MD / CTillmann

Caravan with trailer boat / Foto: TCCC / web

Camping tours on the SUP board are in fashion / Foto: (c) MD / CT

SUP and surfboards are ideal caravan companions / Foto: (c) MD / CT

Surfing and Stand Up Paddling offer an active form of recreation during your camping holiday. / Foto: (c) MD / CT

Exhibited boats & engines illustrate the possibilities

At the show stand visitors will get all the information they need about boating. In addition to eight outboard engines in the 15 HP range, Z NAUTIC S.A.S.U. will provide a matching inflatable boat (Zodiac Cadet 310 Aero). Customers will thus be presented with a complete package "inflatable boat with outboard motor", which can be easily packed into a motorhome.

The German Marine Industries Federation (Bundesverband Wassersportwirtschaft e.V.) is using the Caravan Salon for the seventh time now to inform trade fair visitors and exhibitors about the uncomplicated possibilities for combining boating and camping holidays and upgrading your own holiday that way.

VR boat simulator returns to the show

A special highlight this year is the boat simulator, which can be tested free of charge at the stand. With virtual reality glasses in front of your eyes, steering wheel and throttle in your hands, you can experience a ride up the Rhine towards the Düsseldorf Trade Fair Centre. Even if there is no water involved, the whole thing takes place in colour and 3D, which is almost as exciting as a real boat trip. Additionally, there will be a raffle at the stand with daily prizes from Brunswick, MARX-Technik, Honda, Yamaha, the German automobile club ADAC and a fantastic top prize from Z NAUTIC S.A.S.U. (inflatable Zodiac Cadet 310 Aero), so that the fun on the water can start right away.