The Düsseldorf Boot is the largest boat show in the world, as shown by the figures: 220?000 m2 of exhibition space, 17 halls, 100-foot sailing and motor yachts, a nautical universe represented as a whole, 2000 exhibitors, 1800 boats... If these figures can turn heads, some animations too. Here are 10 must-see activities to test in Germany.
A surf wave
Since 2017, the German Boat Show has acquired "The Wave", an indoor wave 9 m wide and 1.50 m high. Located in the heart of the ski village - an exhibition area of 1?000 m2 entirely dedicated to the practice of ski sports (wakeboard, skimboard, windsurf, surf) - this wave can be used by beginners and professionals alike. Each year, a professional competition is held to the delight of the spectators.
Because The Wave is a real spectacle for the eyes and the infrastructure designed to welcome the public during the demonstrations.
A river for canoeing
Whether you are a canoe enthusiast or want to have fun with your family, a river awaits you to spend a good time paddling. Canoes, paddles and life jackets are provided by the organization. And the large cardboard decors with the effigy of mountains could almost make you forget that you are in a boat show!
An offshore boat simulator
In Hall 4, on the stand of the German Motor Yacht Association, an offshore boat simulator was on display. Equipped with a virtual reality helmet and installed in the GT 15 RC, it was necessary to follow a course between buoys and achieve the best possible time. To accentuate the "real" side of the race, the latter moved according to the turns and a fan blew wind on the face.
A real maritime art gallery
It is common to see art galleries in boat shows. This is the case in Cannes and Paris. But here, an entire hall is reserved for the exhibition of paintings, most of which are related to the nautical world.
The biggest superyacht of the show
The San Lorenzo SX88 was not only a German first, but also the largest yacht of the show with an overall length of 26.70 m. This superyacht "crossover" is the result of Piero Lissoni, one of Italy's most famous interior designers. The objectif?? To please the youngest boaters and offer a spacious layout.
The largest sailboat in the show
The Oyster 675 was the largest sailboat in the show with a hull length of 21.07 m. He travelled from Southampton (England) to the banks of the Rhine in early January. Luxurious and with a top-of-the-range construction, this boat can be operated with a reduced crew and even with only two people on board.
A scuba diving pool
As every year, Hall 3 provides visitors with a diving pool 6 m long, 4.60 m wide and 1.80 m deep. Diving suits, tanks and regulators as well as fins are provided free of charge. Experienced instructors are on hand to give advice and tips.
Curious small sailing or motor boats
The Boot in Düsseldorf is the largest exhibition in the world, but it is also a German exhibition. In the sense that there are Nordic exhibitors offering sailing and motor boats that we are not used to seeing on our French coasts.
A kitesurfing simulator
In the ski village, you can practice kitesurfing. I mean, more like flying in kitesurf?! Equipped with a harness, feet slid into the straps and hands riveted to the bar, all on a large airbag, you take off all at once, as if you were being pulled by the wind. The objectif?? Keep your board on your pieds?!
Competitions of all kinds
The Düsseldorf Boat Show is not only an exhibition space for the boating industry, but also the place where many competitions are held. Thanks to a complete equipment, professionals from various backgrounds can come and do the show for the greatest pleasure of visitors. Like the 3 eST PRIS DANS LE GROS TEMPS, ET TANGUE DE GAUCHE ?ROITE, SECOUÉ PAR LES VAGUES. UN HOMME, SANS DOUTE UN PÊCHEUR QUI PARTICIPE À UNE SESSION DE PÊCHE SPORTIVE, PASSE PAR-DESSUS BORD, DE MANIÈRE ASSEZ IMPRESSIONNANTE. edition of the Boot Düsseldorf Wave Master, a river surfing competition or various fishing or windsurfing competitions.
