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Boot Düsseldorf 2024 attracted 214,000 visitors from 120 countries
The boating and water sports industry has given a positive verdict on the recently concluded boot Düsseldorf 2024 international boat show. Despite facing difficult conditions such as winter weather and strikes, the event still managed to attract 214,000 visitors from…
The new Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 350, designed by Marc Lombard from MGM Boats
Sailors will be familiar with the Sun Odyssey range from Jeanneau. For over 30 years, these boats have populated marinas and have been widely enjoyed by families and club racers alike. What started with the Sun Odyssey 36 back in…
January's Boot Dusseldorf will see the World Première of the Dufour 44
This month's boot Dusseldorf will be special for French Manufacturer Dufour, who will celebrate its 60th anniversary and the World Première of the Dufour 44. “The launch of the new Dufour 44 is very exciting and follows the very successful…
The MGM Boats 2020 brokerage stand at boot Düsseldorf. This January 2024 will mark 15 years since MGM Boats’ first appearance at Boot Düsseldorf, the world’s largest boat and water sports fair
January 2024 will mark 15 years since MGM Boats’ first appearance at boot Düsseldorf, the world’s largest boat and water sports fair. That’s 15 years of developing contacts, clients, and a glowing reputation — with Germany and Northern Europe now…
File image of a Beneteau stand at a boat show
BJ Marine has confirmed a massive Beneteau display at boot Düsseldorf which takes place 20-28 January 2024. On the power stand will be a combination of the Swift Trawler, Gran Truismo, Antares and Flyer ranges. The Grand Trawler 62 will…
Candela C-8
Candela’s C-8 electric foiling boat has been named the European Powerboat of the Year 2023 at the European Powerboat Awards, also known as the ‘Oscars of the boat industry’. The award presented at boot Düsseldorf last weekend recognises the C-8’s…
The M8, the flagship of Prestige’s M-Line of multihull yachts
This past weekend at boot Düsseldorf was a big one for Dun Laoghaire-based agents MGM Boats, with the world premiere of Jeanneau’s new DB/37 and the launch of the electric Delphia 10 Lounge — as well as the reveal of…
Artist’s impression of the Delphia 10 Lounge moored at an inland waterway jetty with an electric charging point
The new electric-first Delphia 10 Lounge enjoyed its official launch at boot Düsseldorf on Sunday morning (22 January). Similar to the D10 LoungeTop which was unveiled last November by the ‘mindful cruising’ brand, the Delphia 10 Lounge boasts an open…
The new DB/37 from Jeanneau features a streamlined silhouette designed by Camillo Garroni
Jeanneau expands its DB Yachts line with the new DB/37, which had its world premiere at boot Düsselforf on Saturday 21 January. Benefiting from all the savoir-faire and creativity of Jeanneau, the DB/37 is available in inboard and outboard versions…
A relief map of Lake Geneva by Bobby Nash of Latitude Kinsale
Renowned 3D map artist Bobby Nash of Latitude Kinsale will be exhibiting at boot Düsseldorf from this Saturday 21 January. It marks three years since Nash last attended the world’s largest boat and water sports fair. And as he celebrates…
MGM Boats at boot Düsseldorf 2023 graphic9
MGM Boats in Dun Laoghaire will have a full sales team at boot Düsseldorf from 21-29 January — the largest indoor boat show in the world. Aside from their dedicated brokerage stand (E45 in Hall 5), MGM Boats will have…
Profile of the new DB/37 day boat from Jeanneau and DB Yachts
Jeanneau will unveil the DB/37, the second model in its new line of premium day boats, with its world premiere at boot Düsseldorf next month. This brand-new 37-foot model is the perfect representation of the DB Yachts line, Jeanneau says.…
boot Düsseldorf', part of the Curacha outdoor exhibition
boot Düsseldorf organisers have confirmed earlier media reports that the world biggest indoor boat show will not take place next month or indeed at any time in 2022. Due to the spread of the omicron virus variant, further restrictions have been…
For the second year in succession, the giant German Boat Show boot Düsseldorf has been forced to cancel due to mounting Covid-19 infections and new regulations announced by the German government, according to media reports. The trade fair management company…
boot 2022 - Visitors from a total of 60 countries have bought tickets for boot so far
boot Düsseldorf will present across 13 exhibition halls from 22 to 30 January 2022. These are Halls 4 to 6 with, among others, the entire Brunswick Group, all manufacturers of outboard motors, X-Shore, XO-Boats, Princess, Sunseeker, Sirena, Frauscher, Say and…
boot Düsseldorf will take place from 22 to 30 January 2022
Boot Düsseldorf is to go ahead as planned the German organiser has confirmed today despite some exhibitors cancelling their participation.  The organiser stated today that boot Düsseldorf will take place from 22 to 30 January 2022 with Messe Düsseldorf CEO Wolfram Diener…

boot Düsseldorf, the International Boat Show

With almost 250,000 visitors, boot Düsseldorf is the world's largest boat and water sports fair and every year in January the “meeting place" for the entire industry. Around 2,000 exhibitors present their interesting new products, attractive further developments and maritime equipment. This means that the complete market will be on site in Düsseldorf and will be inviting visitors on nine days of the fair to an exciting journey through the entire world of water sports in 17 exhibition halls covering 220,000 square meters. With a focus on boats and yachts, engines and engine technology, equipment and accessories, services, canoes, kayaks, kitesurfing, rowing, diving, surfing, wakeboarding, windsurfing, SUP, fishing, maritime art, marinas, water sports facilities as well as beach resorts and charter, there is something for every water sports enthusiast.

boot Düsseldorf FAQs

boot Düsseldorf is the world's largest boat and water sports fair. Seventeen exhibition halls covering 220,000 square meters. With a focus on boats and yachts, engines and engine technology.

The Fairground Düsseldorf. This massive Dusseldorf Exhibition Centre is strategically located between the River Rhine and the airport. It's about 20 minutes from the airport and 20 minutes from the city centre.

250,000 visitors, boot Düsseldorf is the world's largest boat and water sports fair.

The 2018 show was the golden jubilee of the show, so 2021 will be the 51st show.

Every year in January. In 2021 it will be 23-31 January.

Messe Düsseldorf GmbH Messeplatz 40474 Düsseldorf Tel: +49 211 4560-01 Fax: +49 211 4560-668

The Irish marine trade has witnessed increasing numbers of Irish attendees at boot over the last few years as the 17-Hall show becomes more and more dominant in the European market and direct flights from Dublin offer the possibility of day trips to the river Rhine venue.

Boats & Yachts Engines, Engine parts Yacht Equipment Watersports Services Canoes, Kayaks, Rowing Waterski, Wakeboard, Kneeboard & Skimboard Jetski + Equipment & Services Diving, Surfing, Windsurfing, Kite Surfing & SUP Angling Maritime Art & Crafts Marinas & Watersports Infrastructure Beach Resorts Organisations, Authorities & Clubs

Over 1000 boats are on display.

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boot Düsseldorf 2025 

The 2025 boot Düsseldorf will take place from 18 to 26 January 2025.

At A Glance – Boot Dusseldorf 

Organiser
Messe Düsseldorf GmbH
Messeplatz
40474 Düsseldorf
Tel: +49 211 4560-01
Fax: +49 211 4560-668

The first boats and yachts will once again be arriving in December via the Rhine.

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