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Video: boot Düsseldorf director announces exciting new initiatives for 2025

In this short interview, Petros Michelidakis, the show director of boot Düsseldorf, shares exciting insights into the new initiatives planned for the 2025 edition of the world-renowned boating exhibition. Running for over 50 years, Michelidakis explains why it is important to keep investing in boot for the sake of the visitors and exhibitors. “We are […]

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Saxdor reveals new flagship

Finnish boatbuilder Saxdor Yachts has announced two new models: the Saxdor 460 GTC, it’s new flagship, and the Saxdor 320 GTWA. The announcement of the two new models — confirmed at boot Dusseldorf during the world premiere of the new Saxdor 400 GTC — builds on the shipyard’s recent flurry of activity. Saxdor Yachts has […]

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boot Düsseldorf records 214,000 visitors as show ends on a high

After its nine-day run, boot Düsseldorf 2024 has closed its doors for another year and with 214,000 visitors turning out for the event. Despite difficult conditions caused by poor weather and nationwide train strikes – which saw visitor numbers down on last year at the halfway point — Wolfram Diener, boot Düsseldorf CEO, and president […]

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boot Düsseldorf 2024: ‘Good mood’ dominates despite disruption

Halfway through its nine-day run, organisers of boot Düsseldorf 2024 say the show is heading in the right direction despite the unfavourable weather conditions and travel disruption in Germany. Winterly weather on the first weekend and the start of the German rail strike have seen visitor numbers down on last year at the halfway point. […]

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EBI appoints three members as general assembly concludes

The European Boating Industry (EBI) has concluded its first general assembly of 2024 at boot Düsseldorf. Members gathered in person to network and explore the latest innovations and prospects showcased at boot Düsseldorf. The association, representing the recreational boating industry in Europe, unanimously approved two new full members: the Irish Marine Federation and the Latvian […]

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Upcycling yachts: Expedition Zero launches at boot Düsseldorf

Launched to tackle the environmental impact of commercial adventure sailing and aiming to reduce carbon emissions by 90 per cent (compared to existing adventure sailing yachts), Expedition Zero has launched at boot. Aiming to ‘redefine the sailing industry by developing and leasing commercial adventure yachts with the lowest environmental impact’, Expedition Zero is pioneering change […]

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Fischer Panda relaunches brand

Onboard power supply, energy and propulsion management firm Fischer Panda has revealed a refreshed brand appearance, new motto and website as it consolidates its services into a ‘one-stop-shop’ for customers. Under the new motto ‘One Fischer Panda’, accompanied by refreshed branding, the company says it offers a well-thought-out product portfolio to ‘meet the needs of […]

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boot Düsseldorf 2024 latest: show kicks off with 55,000 visitors over the weekend

Almost 55,000 visitors visited boot Düsseldorf 2024 on Saturday and Sunday to find out about the innovations and new products in the yachting and water sports industry, say organisers. The event runs 20 – 28 January 2024 and has already seen world debuts and new partnerships launch. “The atmosphere in the 16 exhibition halls is […]

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Yamaha unveils new F350 outboard at boot Düsseldorf

Yamaha is launching its latest outboard engine model 350hp V6, as well as enhancements to its Helm Master EX boat control system, at the boot Dusseldorf Boat Show, taking place from 20 to 28 January 2024. “The past few years have seen Yamaha make great strides from a leading provider of outboard engines to a […]

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Williams Jet Tenders to highlight plastic waste at boot Düsseldorf

Tender manufacturer Williams Jet Tenders has commissioned UK-based startup Spared to clean and chip the plastic waste from its factory, transforming it into tabletops. Tables featuring the recycled material will be showcased at the upcoming boot Düsseldorf boat show (20-28 January 2024). “We are conscious that exhibitions are among the worst sectors for the environment, […]

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Environmental officer course to launch at boot Düsseldorf

A new, online modular environmental officer course is to be unveiled by EnviroNaut at boot Düsseldorf (20-28 January 2024). Environaut is an Erasmus+ project funded by the European Union, in collaboration with six project partners, and the EnviroNaut Environmental Officer Course marks the culmination of a two-year endeavour. The partners involved are the European Boating […]