Die Faszination, die der Tauchsport ausübt, ist ungebrochen, und Halle 3 ist für Tauchfans der Treffpunkt schlecht- hin. Hier tauschen sich Profis und Einsteiger aus, informieren sich über das aktuellste Equipment und testen es direkt im Tauch- becken. Sehr beliebt sind hier auch die begleiteten Schnupper- tauchkurse. In der Water Pixel World in Halle 4 steht die Unter- wasser-Film und -Fotografie im Fokus. Die boot Düsseldorf ist als weltweit größte Boots- und Wassersportmesse alljährlich im Januar der „In-Treffpunkt“ der gesamten Branche. Die Aussteller zeigen vom 19. bis 27. Januar 2019 ihre interessanten Neuheiten, attraktiven Weiterentwicklungen und maritimen Ausrüstungen. Damit ist der gesamte Markt in Düsseldorf vor Ort und lädt an den neun Messetagen zu einer spannenden Reise durch die gesamte Welt des Wassersports in 16 Messehallen auf 220.000 Quadratmetern ein. Mit den Angebotsschwerpunkten Boote und Yachten, Motoren und Motorentechnik, Ausrüstung und Zubehör, Dienstleistungen, Kanus / Kajaks / Rudern, Wasserski, Wakeboard, Wakeskate, Skimboard, Jetski, Tauchen, Surfen, Windsurfen, Kitesurfen, SUP, Angeln, Maritime Kunst, Marinas, Wassersportanlagen sowie beach resorts und Charter ist für jeden Wassersportler etwas dabei. Die Messe ist täglich von 10:00 bis 18:00 Uhr geöffnet. Eintrittskarten können auf www.boot.de online geordert und bequem zuhause ausgedruckt werden, so dienen sie gleichzeitig zur kostenlosen An- und Abreise im Verkehrsverbund Rhein-Ruhr.

For sailing, motoring, yacht co-ownership and water-sports enthusiasts, the Dusseldorf Boat Show 2020, or Boot Dusseldorf 2020, is the world’s largest and most fascinating water-sports trade fair, held between 18th – 26th January at Messe Dusseldorf in Germany’s trendy riverside city.

Its 220,000 m² of exhibition space will be divided into 17 exhibition halls and several themed areas, with some 2,000 exhibitors from over 65 countries present, and around 250,000 attendees expected from around the world.

Not only does the Dusseldorf Boat Show 2020 provide the perfect opportunity to admire over 1,500 gleaming new yachts and motorboats, it’s also the place to buy all kinds of water-sports equipment – from fishing hooks to superyachts.  Attendees can also meet with travel agencies and look into a wide range of holidays, from cruises to yacht charters.

What to look forward to at the Dusseldorf Boat Show 2020?

Exciting range of activities

The most exciting thing about Boot Dusseldorf 2020 is the sheer range of activities on offer.  Head to Beach World and its huge wave pool, open to both beginners and pros, to Dive Center with its indoor diving pool, and to World of Paddling, where a 90-metre long river offers canoe and kayak rides.  Boot Dusseldorf 2020 will keep the kids entertained with the ‘Start Boating’ and ‘Start Sailing’ areas in the Sailing Centre, where they can learn to sail in a fun, relaxed atmosphere, and the ‘Love Your Ocean’ campaign in the Dive Centre, with interactive presentations on protecting the sea.

Themed area highlights

Highlights of the themed areas are:

• SuperYacht Show – luxury yachts and boats, tender and chase boats, large multi-hulls and exceptionally big boats make this a real crowd-puller
• Sailing Centre – dinghies, sailing yachts, the latest trends and the Sailing School for children
• Refit Centre – yacht services and refit, and all kinds of maritime products and equipment for sale
• Beach World – all the latest equipment and new trends, as well as a large wave pool for wind- and kite-surfing, wake- or skim-boarding, and stand up paddling
• Powerboat World – seven motorboat halls offering an array of motorboats, yachts and state-of-the-art equipment
• Dive Centre – experience diving under expert guidance, as well as equipment, holiday destinations and the ‘Love Your Ocean’ area focusing on sea protection and sustainability
• Sport Fishing Centre – a huge indoor lake offers the chance to test various kinds of sport fishing, with new equipment and trends
• Travel World – visit the best travel agencies for beach resorts, sailing trips and charters, houseboat adventures or floating homes
• World of Paddling – take the family on a canoeing or kayaking tour along an incredibly realistic 90-meter long creek

With so many incredible boating brands attending the Dusseldorf Boat Show 2020, it’s an opportunity not to be missed. We’ll look forward to seeing you there!

All photos courtesy of Messe Düsseldorf-ctillmann