Always an iconic way to kickstart the new year, Boot Dusseldorf prepares to welcome over 200,000 visitors in what looks to be one of the most impressive lineups in recent years.
Making a long-awaited return, the 2023 Boot Dusseldorf event has a stellar lineup of global shipyards attending, including some of the most well-known names from the industry such as Sunseeker, Azimut and Princess.
As well as the major game players, there's also a large selection of local shipyards making their mark including Bavaria and French shipyards Jeanneau and Prestige.
In addition to the large selection of motor yachts and hundreds of curated exhibitors, what else does Boot Dusseldorf have in store for 2023?
Blue Innovation Dock
A new platform focusing on the concepts of building a more sustainable industry and minimizing the impact on the environment, the Blue Innovation Dock is located in Hall 10 and features presentations every day throughout the duration of the show.
Hosted by a range of politicians, influencers, industry professionals and investors, discussions cover different subject matter each day from presentations about future fuels to discussions surrounding sustainable forms of watersports.
The proposed schedule for the Blue Innovation Dock is as follows:
- Saturday, 21 January: Leaders Dialogue - Business meets Politics
- Sunday, 22 January: Sustainable propulsion
- Monday, 23 January: Financing innovation & start-up disruption
- Tuesday, 24 January: Future fuels
- Wednesday, 25 January: Circular Materials
- Thursday, 26 January: Sustainable nautical tourism & water sports
- Friday, 27 January: Innovation for sustainability
- Saturday, 28 January: Engaging NGOs and all players
- Sunday, 29 January: Engaging citizens & boaters
Watersports Tasters
When searching for new watersports at Boot Dusseldorf don't just take their word for it. Hall 14 not only shows you a range of watersports, it also lets you and your family try them out.
A large 90-metre river course in the middle of the hall is open to participants of all ages to try paddling in kayaks and canoes. Accompanied by presentations and tips on how to make the most of the watersports, Hall 14 is a great example of how Boot Dusseldorf fully engages visitors during their time at the show.
For even more watersports tasters, Hall 17 features everything surfing, including wakeboarding, skimboarding and stand up paddleboarding.
If you're looking to attend the forthcoming event in Dusseldorf, get a closer look at the attending fleet of yachts by viewing the YachtBuyer guide to Boot Dusseldorf 2023.
Or, find some alternative models by looking through our comprehensive listing of all yachts for sale.
