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Set sail for the adventure of your life!

Ahoy,

Summer is coming – are you ready for adventures on the water? From crossing the Atlantic on an SUP board to exciting regattas – there's so much to discover and experience. And if you're new to the world of water sports, we have some helpful tips to get you started. We’ll also give you fascinating insights into the "ocean tribute" Award and show you how to submit your own marine conservation project.

And don’t forget our exclusive competitions for Kiel Week and the RUND UM regatta on Lake Constance. You have a chance to win some unforgettable experiences!

Have fun reading!

Your boot.club team

"ocean tribute" Award 2026 – apply now!
Award Ceremony | Copyright © Messe Düsseldorf
Do you have a marine conservation project that’s making a real difference? Then apply now! Every year, boot Düsseldorf and the German Ocean Foundation present the “ocean tribute” Award to promote outstanding projects. The winner receives prize money totalling 20,000 euros. In our interview with Luise Wagner, she told us about how the “ocean tribute” Award 2025 supported her SeaLabs project.

Across the Atlantic on an SUP: An adventure for climate protection
SUP on the water © Michael Walther | Zero Emissions
Michael Walther dares to do the unimaginable: He is planning to cross the Atlantic on a specially-developed offshore stand-up paddleboard – a courageous adventure that will start in Portugal and take him to South America. But this extraordinary journey is far more than just an athletic challenge – it’s also a powerful symbol of climate protection. Accompany Michael on his 6,000 kilometre trek and find out how he masters such a feat of strength alone on the water.

Practice makes perfect is the way to become a water sports enthusiast!
Childen at Opti Sailing at boot | © Messe Düsseldorf | C. Tillmann
Ready for some water sports adventures? Whether it's diving, stand-up paddling or kayaking – there are lots of fun and safe ways to introduce kids to a range of water sports. We'll show you how to get started with valuable tips and tricks – guaranteed to get them excited about fun in the water!

Learn to sail – the perfect start!
boot Sailing School | © Messe Düsseldorf
If you want to learn how to sail but don't know where to begin, you’ve come to the right place! Our sailing expert Silke Krüger has the best advice for beginners. Whether it’s choosing the right equipment and the right waters or tips on important safety precautions, with Silke’s help you'll soon be ready for your first adventure on the water.

Experience RUND UM 2025 up close!
RUND UM Bodensee © Julius Osner
From 19 to 21 June, it's that time of year again – the legendary RUND UM regatta at Lake Constance will enter its next round! Enter our raffle and you could win an exclusive regatta escort cruise on the historic Hohentwiel paddle steamer for yourself and a friend.

Not just there but right in the middle – out on the water at Kiel Week
Sailor at the regatta © ChristianBeeck.de
Want to experience one of the world's biggest sailing regattas up close? Then enter our raffle now and try your luck! In our motorboat you and a friend could watch the best sailors in the world compete live – and at the same time enjoy breathtaking views of the Kiel fjord.

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