Ancora Yacht Festival 2025Action and fun at BOOTE and YACHT

Jan-Ole Puls

 · 21.05.2025

More than 160 exhibitors will present their innovations at the Ancora Yacht Festival 2025.
Photo: Hinrich Franck
From 23 to 25 May 2025, the Ancora Marina in Neustadt will once again be transformed into a paradise for water sports enthusiasts: Over 160 exhibitors will present their latest boats, innovative accessories and maritime services at the 16th Ancora Yacht Festival. Around 18,000 visitors are expected over the three days. BOOTE and YACHT invite you to take part in various hands-on activities.

Germany's largest inwater boat show presents an impressive selection of around 170 motor and sailing yachts - from six to 24 metres in length. There will be numerous new products and premieres from well-known manufacturers. The focus will be on Scandinavian boatbuilding with brands such as Aquador, Absolute, Beneteau, Axopar, Bavaria, Iron, Jeanneau, Nimbus, Norkapp and many more.

Multihull fans will also get their money's worth: three motor catamarans, four sailing catamarans and a trimaran offer exciting opportunities for comfortable travelling on several hulls.

Technology, accessories & advice

In the large exhibition hall (1,500 m²) and over 100 pagodas along the harbour wall, equipment suppliers will be presenting their products and innovations. The magazines BOOTE and YACHT as well as Delius Klasing Verlag will be represented with their own stand, offering advice on boats, books and nautical charts. Just like last year, a special highlight will be the "rope estimation" at the BOOTE & YACHT stand. Anyone who guesses the correct length of a Gleistein rope has the chance to win one of four ReBob mooring ropes worth 400 euros each - sustainably produced from recycled PET.

Test drives & action on the water

BOOTE magazine offers a real thrill with the Foil Experience: visitors can try out a foiling electric boat from the Candela brand - a futuristic driving experience over the water. E-foiling with an electric foil board is also possible. The one-hour beginners' course costs 50 euros and is supervised by experienced instructors. HERE for more information about the Foil Experience.

Infotainment, food trucks & live music

In addition to boats and technology, the festival also offers a varied supporting programme. There will be talks, interviews and live demonstrations on several stages and in the exhibition hall. Food trucks will spoil visitors with international specialities. On Saturday evening, the harbour night with live music provides an atmospheric end to the day.

Opening hours and admission prices

The In-Water-Boat-Show opens daily from 10 am to 6 pm. Tickets cost 14 euros at the box office (12 euros online), reduced admission costs 11 euros (9 euros online) and children aged 6 and over are admitted free of charge.


boot/gleistein-logo_2730b0f43f1cd7c4d09c79264bdc9e61Photo: Gleistein

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