Overview: Press Releases
Eight years of success in marine conservation: Applications now open for the 2026 ‘ocean tribute’ award by boot Düsseldorf and the German Ocean Foundation
05.06.2025
Winning project to receive €20,000 prize money Award ceremony at boot in January 2026
Full steam ahead for the 57th edition of boot Düsseldorf
12.05.2025
Exhibitor registration now open
European Boating Industry and boot Düsseldorf extend partnership until 2028
20.02.2025
European Boating Industry (EBI) and boot Düsseldorf announce the extension of their collaboration and successful partnership for another three years until 2028
boot Düsseldorf 2025 sends a strong signal for the forthcoming water sports season
17.02.2025
Exhibitors report great trade fair success and expansion of their international business ties
boot Düsseldorf 2025: The world's leading trade fair is the industry's driving force
26.01.2025
Experts and water sports fans from 113 countries travelled to Düsseldorf Manufacturers and dealers report great interest in buying and many successful business deals
boot Düsseldorf 2024: Sailing Center
11.01.2024
boot Düsseldorf 2024 again promises to host an exciting Sailing Center with varied items on the agenda and distinguished speakers. In the company of various class associations surrounding it the Sailing Center offers a unique platform for yachtsmen and women and those interested in sailing.
boot Düsseldorf "dive award": Application phase has started
25.05.2023
After the successful presentation of the first boot Düsseldorf "dive award", the application phase for the second edition, which will be presented at the fair in January 2024, has started. Interested parties can apply in the following categories:
"Innovation Yachts" win "ocean tribute" Award 2023 of the Prince Albert II Foundation, the German Ocean Foundation and boot Düsseldorf
24.01.2023
boot Düsseldorf unites the entire water sports community and also shines with its supporting program and accompanying events as a large family reunion and indispensable venue for exchange of ideas with personal conversations and live encounters.
“Charting the course for the future”
19.12.2022
At boot 2023 everything on the stage of the blue innovation dock (bid) will revolve around sustainable and forward-looking concepts for watersports. What goals does the bid pursue, who is it addressed to? Marcus Krall interviewed Petros Michelidakis, Director of boot Düsseldorf, about this world premiere.
International Breakfast Meeting 2021 shows compelling tourism and recreation opportunities for boating industry
21.04.2021
The 2021 International Breakfast Meeting was held digitally on 20 April to great success. High-level panellists from business and politics, including European Commissioner Sinkevičius and a Member of the European Parliament, discussed the key issues for the boating industry, including the impact of COVID-19, the sector’s recovery, and trends in travel and tourism.