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Equipment and souvenirs
Next came two halls of equipment, clothing and souvenirs, a maze of stands. An AI-based collision-detection system stuck in my mind. A pity prices start at €11,000. I liked fabric-covered solar panels for guardwires. At the Epifanes and Hempel stands, I asked about painting the yacht and discussed their products. Premium Ropes were demonstrating rope splicing, but I couldn’t get near. I enjoyed Ultra’s stand, where you could test different anchors’ grip. My Bruce did quite well. Endless souvenir stalls too: keyrings, earrings, bracelets, crockery. My favourites were the winch-shaped spice mills .
The rest
I almost ran through the motorboat halls, looking aboard only a couple. I felt out of place among the superyachts, though everything was beautiful. Perhaps no helicopter landings, but some could certainly have their own gym. I liked the maritime-art hall too.
The result
It can be dull in places. When it is, approach someone on the nearest stand for a chat. Those conversations are what make the show valuable. Don’t overlook them, or visit as though it’s a museum. One day is enough overall, though it leaves a pleasant feeling that another wouldn’t hurt. That’s what makes me want to return to Düsseldorf next year.
#notes
Equipment and souvenirs
Next came two halls of equipment, clothing and souvenirs, a maze of stands. An AI-based collision-detection system stuck in my mind. A pity prices start at €11,000. I liked fabric-covered solar panels for guardwires. At the Epifanes and Hempel stands, I asked about painting the yacht and discussed their products. Premium Ropes were demonstrating rope splicing, but I couldn’t get near. I enjoyed Ultra’s stand, where you could test different anchors’ grip. My Bruce did quite well. Endless souvenir stalls too: keyrings, earrings, bracelets, crockery. My favourites were the winch-shaped spice mills .
The rest
I almost ran through the motorboat halls, looking aboard only a couple. I felt out of place among the superyachts, though everything was beautiful. Perhaps no helicopter landings, but some could certainly have their own gym. I liked the maritime-art hall too.
The result
It can be dull in places. When it is, approach someone on the nearest stand for a chat. Those conversations are what make the show valuable. Don’t overlook them, or visit as though it’s a museum. One day is enough overall, though it leaves a pleasant feeling that another wouldn’t hurt. That’s what makes me want to return to Düsseldorf next year.
#notes
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