With already more than 15 episodes from the series "boot ahoy!" we offer our listeners entertaining and interesting conversations with industry experts and water sports experts. Listen in and stay curious!
Current topic: On the way to the America's Cup: Foil pioneer Martin Fischer
Martin Fischer is THE foil expert par excellence. The graduate physicist and yacht expert is considered a luminary in this field and is one of the smartest and most sought-after design minds in the high-tech sailing world. Since 2021, Fischer has been head of design on Sir Ben Ainslie's British America's Cup challenger team.
We met Martin Fischer at boot 2023 and talked to him about the fascination of the America's Cup, the British challenger team and the collaboration with the Formula 1 team.
Podcast language is German.
Current topic: The "ocean tribute" Award 2023 winner INNOVATION YACHTS
This year's "ocean tribute" award was presented to "INNOVATION YACHTS". With their completely recyclable boat IY LBV35 they convinced the jury of experts: it is the first model of the new series of sustainable and completely recyclable boats, which is electrically powered by solar energy & Hydrogenator.
In our latest podcast episode, INNOVATIONS YACHTS founders Marion Koch and Norbert Sedlacek Koch talk about their project, their plans for the future and their vision.
Podcast language is German.
Current topic: Destination Seaside at boot 2023 - Inform, Book, Experience
It doesn't matter whether your next destination is a lake, the sea or a river: At Destination Seaside in Hall 13, there will be exciting presentations and programs on traveling on and under water. And there are also tips for active outdoor sports! Here you can plan and book on-site your next trip or cruise. A cocktail stand with food and drinks awaits you at the daily happy hour from 4:30 pm.
We spoke to Anne Marei Laack about the highlights in Hall 13 and the many different attractions.
Podcast language is German.
Current topic: Paddling at boot 2023
It is is a whiff of adventure and wildlife that goes through Hall 14! In-between towering rocks and trees a 90-meter long creek meanders through the hall. 3 meters wide and 40 centimeters deep, it flows into two large lakes. Take your time to test new canoes and kayaks, make your first attempts at paddling or even take a brief canoeing tour with the whole family!
We spoke to Lars Thierling about the highlights in Hall 14 and the many different hands-on activities.
Podcast language is German.
Current topic: Highlights Sailing Center at boot 2023
More than 100 manufacturers, associations, class societies and regatta organizers fill sailing halls 15 and 16 at the show, showcasing the "crème de la crème" of the industry. Sailing has always been more than just a sport. Sailing means true passion, and visitors can experience that firsthand in not one but two impressive halls. We talked to Sven Christensen and Carolin Junker from Point of Sailing about the highlights, the top-class presentations by ocean sailors, regatta professionals and circumnavigators. Look forward to the Sailing Center at boot 2023! Podcast language is German.
Current Topic: Surfsports boot 2023
If you want to know exactly what's hot right now, come to the meeting point of the surf scene in hall 17. Unlimited boardsport action to watch and participate, the latest trends and of course lots of fun – this is unique and can only be found at boot Düsseldorf. Whether wingsurfers, wingfoilers, windsurfers, stand-up paddlers (SUP), wakeboarders, kitesurfers or skimboarders - surf fans will get their money's worth at Beach World. We talked to Michael Walther about the highlights, promotions and stars and starlets in Hall 17.
Podcast language is German.
The blue innovation dock at boot 2023
From 21st to 29th January, boot Düsseldorf will kick off for the first time with the blue innovation dock (bid) in Hall 10. International experts from the watersports and boat building industry, European politicians as well as representatives of institutes and associations will discuss and present solutions for the implementation of climate goals, sustainable tourism or the development of recyclable materials.
We have talked in our boot ahoy! Podcast with Philip Easthill from the EBI and Petros Michelidakis, about the aims of the bid and the importance of sustainability for the maritime industry.
Current topic: Diving at boot 2023
Diving has always been one of the most popular sports at boot. We talked to Sabine Wechselberger, who is responsible for the themed world of diving, about the new diving tower, the hands-on activities and the other highlights in 2023. Look forward to our new diving paradise and dive off with us in the new episode of the boot ahoy! podcast!
Podcast language is German.
2022
Topic in October: Mareike Guhr - at home on the seven seas
Mareike Guhr is an experienced skipper as well as a sailing sports journalist. She learned sailing on family-owned ships and sailed all the world's oceans for a good 35 years. She often worked as a skipper for charter agencies, led many crews on cruises and regattas and often sailed with all-female teams. In our new podcast episode, the Hamburg native talks about everyday life on board and why she can't imagine life without water.
Podcast language is German.
Topic in September: "ocean tribute" award 2022 winner HelioRec
The fifth “ocean tribute” award 2022 worth 20,000 euros was presented to the organisation of “HelioRec”. HelioRec builds floating solar modules near the coast that generate clean energy. We have talked with founder Polina Vasilenko about the project, the ocean tribute award and what she plans to do next.
Topic in September: When the wind beckons - a family sails around the world
Julia and Christian Loehr and their three children are doing what many people dream of: simply taking off to sail around the world. This family has been sailing their catamaran since August 2021 - once around the world along the "barefoot route". From the Mediterranean across the Atlantic to the Caribbean and from there on to the Pacific. We talked to Julia, Christian, Matilda, Jamie and Hugo about their blue water adventure, their experiences, challenges and life on board as a family.
Podcast language is German.
Topic in August: Adrian Mattern - Whitewater kayaking as a vocation
For Adrian Mattern, whitewater kayaking is pure passion. Born in Heidelberg, he has been kayaking since his early childhood and already knew at the age of 12 that he would turn his hobby into a profession one day. In our current boot ahoy! episode Adrian talks about the search for white spots on the world map of kayaking, new rivers and waterfalls and how he implements techniques from other sports like snowboarding or mountain biking in kayaking.
Podcast language is German.
Topic in July: Watersports as a passion with Sanni Beucke & Lennart Burke Part 2
In the first podcast with Sanni Beucke and Lennart Burke we talked about their first steps and career path into professional sailing. In the second episode, we will take a closer look at their future and their plans for 2022 and beyond.
Listen to part 2 now! Podcast language is German.
Topic in July: Watersports as a passion with Sanni Beucke & Lennart Burke
Sanni Beucke and Lennart Burke are both watersports professionals with a passion. As a child, Sanni was looking for challenges and adventures. She loved being on the sea and dreamed of becoming an ocean sailor one day. Lennart had his first experience with sailing at the age of 9, on an Opti. The enthusiasm was not long in coming, sailing quickly became an integral part of his life.
We talked to both of them about their great passion and their way into the professional sport. Listen to part 1 now! Podcast language is German.
Topic in June: Paddling is fun with Lars Thierling
Lars Thierling is all about paddling. Whether on a stand up paddleboard or in a canoe - paddling is Lars Thierling's great passion. In our current boot Düsseldorf podcast episode, Lars talks about his passion for boardsports, how easy stand up paddling is to learn for every age and what trends there are in the boardsports sector.
Podcast language is German.
Topic in May: Surfing and Wingfoiling with Andrea Hoeppner
From "surf kid" to "surf queen": Andrea Hoeppner is a professional sportswoman with a passion. As a passionate windsurfer, she won the Windsurfing World Championships in 1986, 1991, 1995 and was European Windsurfing Champion several times. Since 2005 she has been managing partner of Hoeppner Sport- und Markenkommunikation. For boot Düsseldorf, Andrea Hoeppner develops concepts for the trend sports hall. In our current podcast episode, Jörg Müller-Dünow and Nicole Adolph talk to Andrea about her great passion and her second love - wingfoiling. Podcast language is German.
Topic in April: Preparing for the sailing season
Spring lurkes around the corner and most boat lovers are itching to finally get back on the water. But before getting out on the water, there's preparation to be done. That's what our current podcast is about.
Sönke Roever from blauwasser.de gives an outlook on the preparation for the sailing season and shares his personal tips and tricks. Podcast language is German.
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