With more than 200,000 visitors from over 100 countries and 1,500 exhibitors on 220,000 square meters in Halls 1 to 17, boot (January 18 – 26, 2025 in Düsseldorf, Germany) is the world’s largest yacht and water sports trade fair. Both sailors and motor boaters will find a wide variety of boats, dinghies, superboats and luxury yachts. The popular water sports of diving, surfing, kite surfing, stand up paddling, skimboarding and canoeing are available at boot in all facets and with the appropriate equipment. Attractive stage programs with the stars of the scene, the latest trends and a high caliber combination of workshops and hands-on activities, both for leisure sports enthusiasts and experts, make boot unique worldwide. But marine conservation and innovative, sustainable technologies are also the focus at boot 2025. In cooperation with the European Boating Industry (EBI), the blue innovation dock will offer a unique dialogue format with political, economic, technological and media expertise in Hall 10. In addition, two lighthouses for ocean protection will again be on board: The prestigious “ocean tribute” award with partners Prince Albert II. Foundation and the German Ocean Foundation as well as the “love your ocean” campaign with its stand in Hall 11.
BOOT 2025 EXHIBITOR ONLINE REGISTRATION OPEN
Exhibitor registration for the boot trade fair to be held from January 18 – 26, 2025 in Düsseldorf, Germany, is now open. Manufacturers of sailing and motor yachts, canoes, houseboats, surfboards and diving equipment as well as dealers, associations, destinations and tourism providers can register directly at
www.boot.com/en/Exhibit/
Successful customers meetings, outstanding business and an unparalleled international atmosphere with visitors from 116 countries characterized the world’s largest water sports trade fair at its most recent staging in January 2024. The event also scored with wide international media reach, high satisfaction levels among visitors and new customers.
Now, only four months after boot 2024 ended, it has become apparent how the positive impetus from boot is strengthening the global industry. “The lucrative charter market, for example, is significantly dominated by the contacts made at boot. The high number of boat manufacturers at the trade fair attracts not only potential B2C buyers but increasingly also charter companies. A connection that will play an even bigger role over the coming years and that we will expand consistently,” predicts boot Director Petros Michelidakis.
Just in time for the 2025 water sports season, online exhibitor registration for boot 2025 experienced a lot of traffic on the first day. “As soon as the registration goes live, the hot phase of boot starts for our team,” says Senior Project Manager Arne von Heimendahl. “Please contact us if you have any specific questions. Our team is ready to help potential exhibitors, also in personal dialogue,” added his colleague Christian Hruschka. Boot team member Caroline Mühl is delighted with the hip new look of the surf sports hall 17: “With this new styling we selectively target young people who are not just looking for boards and accessories at boot but also seeking fun and thrills with friends while pursuing their sport in the Action Pool in a hip setting.” Due to its hall segmentation with powerboats in Halls 1 to 9, equipment and accessories in Halls 10 and 11, diving in Halls 11 and 12, Destination Seaside in Halls 13 and 14, canoe and kayaking in Hall 14, sailing in Halls 15 and 16, trend sports in Hall 17 as well as maritime art in Hall 7, boot 2025 will also offer an attractive tour for visitors next year.
The online brochure “My business starts here” informs companies and dealers quickly and clearly about all the plus points of boot Düsseldorf. In particular, the wide media reach, the extremely high level of satisfaction and willingness to purchase among visitors and the large number of new customers acquired by exhibitors are outstanding features of the trade fair.
