Contests & Shows

Sporting diversity at boot Düsseldorf

Pure suspense and breathtaking action

Hall 17 has many highlights to offer that you should not miss during your visit to boot Düsseldorf. For the first time, the XXL pool will not only host hands-on activities, but also world-class contests with international stars.

Stars such as Björn Dunkerbeck, Philipp Köster, Balz Müller and many more will be on site in Düsseldorf.

The contests

Rider lineup for Pooltastic 2025

For the first time, world-class contests with international surf stars will take place on the XXL pool in the Surf Sport Halle 17. A number of top-class riders have already registered for the Pooltastic Wakeboard Masters, who will be flying over the water of the 70-metre-long pool in January. On Friday, 24 January 2025, the qualifiers will take place first, followed by the final at 11:45 am on Saturday, 25 January 2025, with an award ceremony afterwards.

The finalists on Saturday, 25 January 2025 (11:45 am) are:

Gavin Stuckey, USA –He is a four-time world champion and won the Munich Mash this year.
Daniel Kleschar, UA– Reigning junior vice world champion. Three world championship titles.
Max Milde, GER – World champion, four-time European champion and German champion
Jan-Luca Schulz, GER – Reigning world, European, and German junior champion.

Rider lineup for EuroTour SUP Indoor World Cup

In January, the EuroTour SUP Indoor World Cup will take place for the first time at boot Düsseldorf. Top stars from around the globe will compete in this event on the XXL pool in the Surf Sports World, located in Hall 17 of the world’s largest watersports trade fair.

These stars of the scene will be there:

Shuri Araki, JP
Arthur Arutkin, FR
Christian Andersen, DEN
Paolo Marcon, IT
Maricarmen Rivera, CUB
Juliette Duhaime, ARG
Alba Alsonso, ES
Susak Molinero, ES

Rider lineup for the SFT Surf Foil World Tour

The global water sports scene is kicking off 2025 with a major highlight. Together with boot Düsseldorf, the Surf Foil World Tour (SFT) will officially launch its inaugural season. The pros will gather in Hall 17 to celebrate the start of the "SFT Surf Foil WorldTour – boot Düsseldorf 2025" on the XXL pool. On January 18, starting at 11:00 a.m., foiling professionals from around the world will compete for a spot in the finals, before showcasing their skills once again on January 19 for a chance to claim a spot on the winner's podium.

Joining the competition are:

Finn Flügel (GER)
Balz Müller (CH)
Naumi Eychenne (PYF)
Titouan Galea (NCL)
Noah Flegel (USA)
Robert von Roll (CH)
Julian Hünting (GER)

Rider lineup of the European Skimboard Masters

The following riders are registered for the European Skimboard Masters:

Adrien Raza (FR)
Oliwier Lukaszczyk (POL)
Agata Opora (POL)
Jakub Zochowski (GER)

Rider lineup GWA Indoor Wingfoil World Cup

The following riders are registered for the GWA Indoor Wingfoil World Cup:

Titouan Galea (NC)
Balz Müller (CH)
Francesco Cappuzzo (IT)
Oscar Leclair (FR)
Gollito Estredo (VE)
Riccardo Zorzi (IT)
Alan Fedit (FR)
Ancor Sosa (ES)
Finn Flügel (GER)
Benjamin May (GER)
Noah Flegel (US)
Naumi Eychenne (PF)

Rider lineup FPT Indoor Tow in Windsurf

The following riders are registered for the FPT Indoor Tow in Windsurf:

Maaike Huvermann (NL)
Lisa Kloster (GER)
Elena Dominick (DE)
Lennart Neubauer (GR)
Yentil Caers (BE)
Favois Tsoupras (GER)
Bodhi Kempen (NL)
Leander Halm (GER)
Ercole Rosso-Chioso (IT)

The timetable for contests and shows

Saturday, January 18th, 2025

Contest:

11:00 to 12:00 Uhr: Qualification Pumpfoil Contest

13:00 to 14:00 Uhr: Qualification Wingfoiling Contest

16:00 to 17:00 Uhr: Preliminary round Pumpfoiling Contest

17:30 to 19:30 Uhr: Preliminary round Wingfoiling Contest

Sunday, January 19th, 2025

Contest:

10:00 to 13:00 Uhr: Skimboarding Contest

13:00 to 14:30 Uhr: Pumpfoiling Finals

14:30 to 15:00 Uhr: Award ceremony Pumpfoiling Contest

15:00 to 16:30 Uhr: Wingfoiling Finals

16:30 to 17:00 Uhr: Award ceremony Wingfoiling Contest

16:40 to 17:40 Uhr: Skimboarding Contest

17:40 to 18:00 Uhr: Award ceremony Skimboarding Contest