Overview: boot report
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.
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.
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.
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.
Maximum SUP fun on your own board
12/05/2021
Tips and tricks for equipment for beginners in the SUP sport.
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.
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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.
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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."
Diving and working combined in paradise
01/10/2017
Many divers are dreaming of a career in diving. Many find a job as a dive guide in a dive center, resort or on a liveaboard. But there are also other opportunities...
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Pacific Garbage Screening - An interview with founder Marcella Hansch
08/12/2016
A revolutionary idea: A floating platform which filters plastic and plastic particles from the water simply through its construction - we have been talking to founder Marcella Hansch.
International Women's Day: The Queen of Windsurfing
On the occasion of the International Woman's Day on March 8th we spoke to boot Düsseldorf windsurfing ambassador Sarah-Quita Offringa about women in water sports.
Last-minute tips for your duffel bag
The cruise is booked, the boat is waiting. Now it can finally start! Almost - because our beloved Hermes decreed that packing suitcases comes before the sailing holiday. Underwear, toothbrush, pyjamas - check. On a boat you need the same basic equipment as on any other holiday. But what else should you pay special attention to? We dug into our wealth of experience and filled up the duffel.
eSailing: digital sailing fun
Set sail from the comfort of your couch? With the eSailing online platform from Virtual Regatta, this is becoming the hottest trend. No boating or sailing licence is required and any weather will do. All you need is a PC, tablet or smartphone and you're ready to launch.
Seasonal prep with Doctor Boat
The countdown is on and many of us are already counting down the days until it's finally time to get back on the water! Just before the season starts, however, many still have to get their boats and equipment ready. We’ve put together some helpful expert tips with DOCTOR BOAT.
Camping holiday with an upgrade
Camping sites are often located by the water. Not surprisingly, many campers are also water sports enthusiasts and have a wide range of water sports equipment in their luggage.
Sailing boats: Trends 2021
The year 2020 has undoubtedly been extremely eventful for the boat market. While the coronal situation in the spring caused great uncertainty, the situation quickly turned positive: The watersports market is booming and an enormously high demand has developed, especially for used boats.
Kimo Kersting: SUP sportsman with a passion
He’s at home on the water and stand up paddling is his passion: in 2019 Kimo Kersting became the German SUP Sprint Champion - and then Corona thwarted his plans. This year he plans to pick up the pace again. With his abitur diploma and a new sponsor.
Women in professional diving
The number of women among divers in general is estimated around 30 per cent. boot diving blogger Bettina Winert introduces us to two powerful female divers.
Great Watersports Destinations in Spring
Spring is approaching fast, about time to start thinking about suitable destinations for your first boating or diving trip of the new season. Here is some inspiration from our travel experts.
Diving is a way of life
For our boat-duesseldorf.com blogger Bettina Winert, diving is more than just a watersport - it's a way of life. Find out about what makes diving a unique lifestyle.
Underwater Museum Cannes
Anyone who wants to view the breathtaking installations by British artist Jason deCaires Taylor must dive into the depths of the ocean. A fascinating world opens up at the bottom of the sea: Taylor connects his sculptures with the marine ecosystem and creates new habitats - with clear social messages.
boot Düsseldorf - an active partner in protecting our oceans
boot Düsseldorf has always been committed to the preservation and protection of the world's oceans and offers various initiatives, associations and organisations a forum as well as support.
Vendée Globe: A dream comes true
The race of his life began on 8 November: Boris Herrmann is currently the first German to take part in the Vendée Globe. This is the ninth time that the sailing regatta has covered almost 45,000 kilometres around the globe. The fastest sailors want to be back already by mid-January.
Great destinations for anglers
Whether with your own boat, a houseboat or simply by car to a river or lake nearby, the possibilities to explore great fishing grounds are almost unlimited.
International Women's Day: Interview with Fiona Wylde
On the occasion of the International Woman's Day on March 8th we spoke to the SUP Wave Masters winner 2019, Fiona Wylde, about women in water sports.
boot Düsseldorf guide to watersports for beginners
Water sports fascinate. Even when you are only watching. Even better: just join in! There are many ways to get started!
Great destinations for anglers
Whether with your own boat, a houseboat or simply by car to a river or lake nearby, the possibilities to explore great fishing grounds are almost unlimited.
Summer recipe Moritz Freudenthal