boot Düsseldorf 2025: What visitors can expect at the summit of the water sports world
boot 2025, the world's largest water sports trade fair, has long been on the calendars of many water sports fans. From 18 to 26 January, Düsseldorf will once again be the venue for sailors, surfers, motorboaters and divers.
Around 1,500 exhibitors await visitors. 16 exhibition halls with around 220,000 square metres will become the global stage for water sports. A good 214,000 visitors from more than 100 countries came to boot in 2024.
There is a lot for visitors to experience - but above all to see, even though Bavaria, the largest German series shipyard, will be missing and Hanse will not be exhibiting any sailing yachts. Petros Michelidakis, the director of boot, is nevertheless positive: "The music is playing in Düsseldorf!" If you want to experience the diversity of water sports, this is the place to be.
Foiling World celebrates its premiere
Foiling World is celebrating its premiere this year in Hall 15, where visitors to the Foiling Organisation stand E21 will be able to climb into one of the simulators used by the respective teams to prepare for the Women's and Junior America's Cup - the highlight of Sailing Hall 15, according to Michelidakis.
Despite the absence of the two largest German sports boat shipyards, the latest sailing yachts in the world can be found in exhibition halls 15 and 16. This area is one of the most exciting of the exhibition for sailors.
An impressive total of 86 international exhibitors will be bringing the latest boats to Düsseldorf. Among them are a wide variety of models, the programme includes daysailors and ocean-going blue water yachts as well as performance cruisers.
boot Düsseldorf 2025: These world premieres will be on show
Some of the yacht builders are showing their new flagships for the first time at boot. The most interesting world premieres include the Beneteau First 30, the Dragonfly 36, the Saffier SL 46 and the Solaris 55.
Visitors interested in equipment and the latest maritime technology will find what they are looking for in Halls 10 and 11. Hall 11 is also home to the diving centre, which also occupies Hall 12. The "Dive Centre" is home to the well-known diving tower, among other things, where various demonstrations and hands-on activities take place.
The "Destination Seaside" in Hall 13 and part of Hall 14 invites you to dream of the most beautiful holiday destinations. Also in Hall 14 are the paddlers.
Trend sports strongly represented
The trend sports are represented in Hall 17. For example, the different variations of surfing will be presented there. In addition, the large pool will entice visitors to join in and try it out - even the youngest visitors might want to bring their swimming gear.
The water pool also has a wakeboard facility and guests can try their hand at stand-up paddling.
The "Blue Innovation Dock" is being organised once again this year. It is organised by boot in cooperation with the European Boating Industry (EBI) and serves as a platform for dialogue with political, scientific, technological and media expertise.
Maritime auction at the boat show
A private maritime auction is being held for the 12th time as part of the Classic Forum. Among other things, the Venice taxi, built in 1981, will come under the auction hammer. The auction will take place on Saturday, 25 January, from 11 am. The "Bounty Bay" will also be auctioned off. Burghard Pieske sailed Captain Bligh's voyage after the mutiny on the "Bounty" with the open lifeboat in 1998.
Grinder competition: Spin for Charity!
Spin for Charity! Delius Klasing Verlag is one of the partners of the "Spin for Charity" campaign at the Peter Frisch GmbH stand in Hall 10, where you can crank a Harken grinder, set new best times and win great prizes.
boot Düsseldorf 2025: Hall overview
Hall 1, 3 and 9
In these exhibition halls, motorboat enthusiasts will find what they are looking for. There are classic boats on display as well as boats for sport fishing and sporty power ribs.
Hall 5, 6 and 7a
Faster, further and more extravagant: There is no shortage of small and large superlatives in the superyacht halls.
Hall 7
Various artists exhibit in this hall and show what they have in their repertoire.
Hall 10 and 11
Whether on-board electronics, navigation or water systems - the various suppliers can be found here.
Hall 13 and 14
The "Destination Seaside" presents the charter destinations, whether well-known or still untouched.
Hall 15 and 16
Despite the absence of Bavaria and Hanse AG, the sailing halls offer various highlights. Some shipyards use boot to present their world premieres.
Hall 17
The Trendsporthalle is home to surfers and anyone who has no problem falling into the cool water.
Ticket prices boot Düsseldorf 2025
A normal day ticket costs 21 euros. This allows you to visit the trade fair on one of the days from 10 am to 6 pm. For a visit on two days, interested parties have to pay 36 euros. There are also discounted day tickets (14 euros) and afternoon tickets (valid from Monday to Friday from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m., 12 euros).
