Following the publication of our new Fishing series which will accompany you regularly from now on, we would like to let you participate even more in our editorial work. In our new editorial, we will give you exclusive insights into research, productions and the day-to-day work of the editorial team.
For our travel editor Jill Grigoleit, her trip to Canada was a dream come true. She explored the Trent-Severn Waterway in the wilds of Ontario on a cosy displacement boat from Le Boat and found one thing in particular: peace and quiet. Lots of nature, secluded islands and the odd lock. However, there were no black bears to be seen.
It was that time again on the first day of boot Düsseldorf. During the Flagship Night, we had the honour of presenting the "European Powerboat of the Year" awards as chair of the jury. The glamorous opening event of the trade fair attracted the who's who of the industry to the hall and, as usual, offered the 500 guests good entertainment and pleasant networking.
The path to owning your own boat is as varied as the different types of boats on the market. In part 1 of our boat buying special, we look at the advantages and disadvantages of new boats and second-hand boats and give you tips on how to find the boat that suits you best. Above all, this depends on your own preferences.
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These are the topics in BOOTE 3/26:
Tests & Boats
The predator for everyday life
The Silver Raptor ST offers enough space for a weekend and enough power for any cruising situation.
Infinite panorama
With the Skilsø 39 Panorama, classic Scandinavian design meets sophisticated functionality.
The special boat
An unusual hybrid: the 52 metre long "Special One" is a sport fisherman and superyacht in one.
The way onto the water
The dream of owning your own boat: should you buy new or second-hand?
Technology & Practice
Successful interplay
Part 2 Hybrid boat: An electric motor as a supplement. Was the effort worth it?
Equipment
Smart mooring, mobile cooking, sport on board and electric drives.
Travel & Territory
Still wild waters
Canada. Part 2 of the charter trip on the Trent-Severn: The Kawartha Lakes.
Special islands
Northern Europe: We present seven islands with that certain something.
Good morning Berlin!
Berlin: On the second leg of our cruise through the capital, we set course for the green outskirts of the metropolis.
Fishing adventure
Extreme cruise
On a survival river tour with influencer and YouTube star Dustin Schöne.
Panorama & Scene
Magazine
Boot Düsseldorf 2026: Review of the most important water sports event of the year.
Pros & cons
Opinion: Booking guest berths in advance? Planning security versus flexibility.
Premieres
These new shipyard launches made their grand debut at the trade fair.
The hour of the winners
The winners of the coveted title European Powerboat of the Year 2026.
Electro-Festival
Start of the season for the powerboat teams in the electric-powered E1 Series in Jeddah.
Royal redders
200 years of voluntary sea rescuers in the Netherlands: A portrait of the royal rescue organisation KNRM.
Three men on six metres
1,000 river kilometres and 200 hours on a fishing boat, without a roof or bunk.
Late love
Glossary: What happens when a married couple unexpectedly become boat owners.
A breath of fresh air at Nimbus
Interview: In conversation with the new CEO of the Nimbus Group, Johan Inden.
