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boot Düsseldorf 2026 closed on Sunday after nine days of exhibits and industry events. The global water sports trade fair reported strong attendance and positive business momentum. Marius Berlemann, COO of Messe Düsseldorf, said exhibitors saw “very good discussions and business…
New Irish Marine Federation chairman Cronan O’Donnell pictured with board members (from left James Kirwan, outgoing Chair Gerry Salmon, Ian O'Meara and Paal Janson) at the Düsseldorf Boat Show following the IMF election and leadership handover.
Cronan O’Donnell has been elected chairman of the Irish Marine Federation (IMF). The election took place during a board meeting at the Düsseldorf Boat Show on Wednesday. O’Donnell succeeds Gerry Salmon, whose two-year term as chairman concluded at the meeting.…
MGM Boats Unveils New Prestige Flagship and Models at Boot Düsseldorf
Prestige has set out its product direction for 2026 with three major announcements at boot Düsseldorf. The update reinforces the brand’s focus on design evolution and onboard living. At a press conference on 19 January, Prestige confirmed the launch of…
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The Beneteau Swift Trawler 37 has won a Motor Boat Award at boot Düsseldorf, taking the title for Best Flybridge Motor Yachts up to 55ft. The award, sponsored by Garmin Marine, was announced during the Motor Boat Awards in association…
Irish Marine Federation members are attending the Düsseldorf Boat Show, where a board meeting will take place as chairman Gerry Salmon steps down and a new chair is elected.
The Irish Marine Federation (IMF), which represents Ireland’s marine leisure and boating industry, will hold a board meeting at the Düsseldorf Boat Show this Wednesday, 21 January. Outgoing can-do chairman Gerry Salmon will stand down when his term comes to an…
Zodiac’s new X9CC flagship RIB will debut at Boot Düsseldorf 2026, marking 130 years of marine innovation by the French brand.
Zodiac Nautic is set to launch its latest flagship rigid inflatable boat (RIB), the X9CC, at Boot Düsseldorf this Wednesday, 21 January 2026. The unveiling will mark a key milestone for the French boatbuilder, which is celebrating 130 years of…
The Beneteau First 60 performance sailing yacht unveiled at its world launch at Boot Dusseldorf
Irish Beneteau agent BJ Marine has welcomed the unveiling of the new Beneteau First 60, the largest yacht ever built in the First range at this week's Boot Dusseldorf. The 18.95-metre performance cruiser was revealed last Saturday morning and has…
Crowds explore yachts and gear at the lively opening weekend of boot Düsseldorf 2026, the world’s biggest boat and water sports fair.
boot Düsseldorf 2026 kicked off with over 50,000 visitors during its first weekend, setting a strong tone for the world's largest yacht and water sports fair. Held across 16 exhibition halls, the event offers a mix of top-tier displays and…
MGM Boats brokerage stand at Dusseldorf Boat Show 2026
MGM Boats has launched a new Brokerage service on the opening day of the 2026 Düsseldorf Boat Show. The stand in Hall 5 of Europe's largest boat show is the only Irish and UK brokerage presence at the event. The…
Nautor Swan 60th anniversary celebrations with new yachts and global events
Nautor Swan celebrates its 60th anniversary in 2026 with new yachts and a global events programme. The Pietarsaari, Finland‑based brand says it is focusing on future innovation as well as heritage. Founded in 1966 by Pekka Koskenkylä, Nautor Swan’s first…
A view of the interior of the Sun Odyssey 455. Jeanneau’s latest boat will be showcased at boot Düsseldorf this month
Following its premiere at the Paris Nautic Show in November, the Sun Odyssey 455 will be showcased at boot Düsseldorf from 17 to 25 January. Jeanneau’s latest model reaffirms the French marque’s commitment to pushing the standards of modern sailing…
MGM Boats will exhibit at Boot Düsseldorf from January 17–25 with a full sales team across eight stands, showcasing new and used boats including Lagoon, Jeanneau, Prestige, and more.
MGM Boats will return to Boot Düsseldorf from 17–25 January with its full sales team on-site throughout the nine-day event. The company will be present across eight stands, including a dedicated brokerage stand in Hall 5 (Stand E45), marking its…
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BJ Marine has confirmed the launch of the new Beneteau Gran Turismo 50 at Boot Düsseldorf, running from January 17 to 25. The flagship model follows its public debut at the Paris Nautic Show, where it drew strong interest from…
Irish Düsseldorf Boat Show goers gather for a drink at Dun Laoghaire's MGM Boats brokerage stand in hall five of the world's biggest indoor boat show
The Düsseldorf Boat Show opened on Saturday, January 18th, with the MGM Boats sales team in attendance, showcasing Prestige, Jeanneau Sail and Power, Delphia Motor, and Zodiac. Irish hub The MGM Brokerage stand in Hall 5 served as a central…
A vibrant boot Düsseldorf 2025, showcased diverse water sports exhibitors and innovative products, highlighting the international participation and enthusiasm for marine activities
boot Düsseldorf 2025, which drew to a close on Sunday after a nine-day run time, impressively confirmed its pole position on the international trade fair market. With 1,500 exhibitors from 67 countries in 16 exhibition halls it presented a comprehensive…
Prestige's F4.3 has been launched at Boot Düsseldorf 2025 The 43-foot yacht is billed as a unique entry into the world of high-end yachting
Dun Laoghaire Harbour's MGM Boats, the Irish Prestige agents, were on the world stage when they unveiled two new models— the F4.3 and the M7— at Boot Düsseldorf 2025 this week, capturing the attention of the international boating community. The…

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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The 2026 boot Düsseldorf will take place from 17 to 25 January 2026.

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