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Fintan Cairns

Dublin Bay sailor Fintan Cairns is a former Commodore of Dublin Bay Sailing Club and the Irish Cruiser Racing Association. He is the organiser of the very popular annual DBSC Turkey Shoot and Spring Chicken Series on Dublin Bay

Downwind action during a windy race of the DBSC Turkey Shoot Series

Turkey Shoot Sailing Can Be 'Good for Our Health', Says Organiser

4th November 2020 Turkey Shoot

The popular Dublin Bay Winter sailing series may be postponed due to Level 5 restrictions but DBSC Turkey Shoot organiser Fintan Cairns believes there is still scope for a resumption of sailing before Christmas On the day the 2020 Turkey Shoot…

Breezy conditions for a race in last year's DBSC Turkey Shoot Series on Dublin Bay

DBSC Turkey Shoot Attracts New Sponsor for 2018/19 Winter Series

10th October 2018 Turkey Shoot

Time goes quickly, here we are again for another DBSC Turkey Shoot of winter racing! Below is a Notice of Race and Entry Form. Also, entry can be made online here. The series starts on November 4th but one slight…

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

How big is boot Düsseldorf?

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.

Where is boot Düsseldorf staged?

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.

How many visitors attend boot Dusseldorf?

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

How long is boot Düsseldorf established?

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

When is boot Düsseldorf?

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

Who is the boot Düsseldorf organiser?

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

Is boot Düsseldorf popular with Irish visitors?

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.

What can you see at boot Düsseldorf?

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