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Requalification Workshop @ Boot Show 2026: NAUI Leader Renewal in Düsseldorf
In-person NAUI re-qualification sessions at the Boot Show in Düsseldorf on 17 January 2026 — a hands-on option that renews leader certifications through 2028.
Requalification Workshop @ Boot Show 2026: NAUI Leader Renewal in Düsseldorf.
Adventure brief
Requalification Workshop @ Boot Show 2026: NAUI Leader Renewal in Düsseldorf
At the heart of Boot Show 2026 in Düsseldorf, NAUI Services Group is running an in-person re-qualification workshop for leader-level certifications. The short, focused sessions give NAUI course directors and instructors a live, hands-on alternative to the online re-qualification and, when successfully completed, renew certification through 2028.
This NAUI Requalification Workshop brings certified divers back to the basics and the pool at the Boot Show in Düsseldorf, scheduled for January 17, 2026. The listing's administrative point is Riverview, Florida, United States. If your NAUI card is near expiration, this is a one-day, hands-on requalification that lets you renew and remain certified through 2028.
At the Boot Show the atmosphere shifts between exhibition aisles and concentrated skill stations: confined-water practice, pre-dive equipment checks, and instructor-led reviews of core theory. Sessions are offered in Dutch or French, giving multilingual divers the chance to complete required drills in their preferred language.
What makes this session special is the pairing of a certification course with a major industry gathering. Participants can step out of a classroom rollout and into a pool lane, then browse new gear displays between drills. For busy divers traveling to Europe or to the show, this condensed format saves time and keeps skills current.
Practical takeaways include a focused review of mask clearing, regulator recovery, buoyancy work, and emergency procedures as required by NAUI. Instructors will run candidates through drills, gear inspections, and paperwork needed to document renewal.
Logistical notes: arrive with your current certification card, dive log, and any medical clearance forms. Expect a day of hands-on training interspersed with short expo visits. This is an efficient, practical path to maintain NAUI credentials, and it plugs you back into the regional dive community while you travel.
Whether you are a technical diver refreshing basics or a recreational diver keeping currency, this workshop compresses required elements into a single day. The format suits travelers who want to pair certification maintenance with itinerary time at an international trade show.
Why book here: it is a rare chance to complete mandated skills amid an active industry setting, with instructors who understand regional standards and NAUI protocols. The workshop explicitly renews certification through 2028, removing the uncertainty of lapsed credentials for two years.
Booking is managed through the event referral link provided with this listing, and seats fill fast at trade shows. Bring personal items like mask, fins, and logbook, and confirm language preference when you register.
If specific local directions, contact details, or instructor names are important to your planning, note that owner and operator information were not provided in the source data; use the referral link to request that information directly.
This is a no-nonsense, professionally focused requalification option for divers who value efficiency, language-specific instruction, and the convenience of combining skills training with a major industry event. Reserve a spot early, bring paperwork, and dive ready; requalify confidently before 2028 and get back in the water soon.
Route Schematic
Itinerary and session schematic
Three practical stops — arrival at the Boot Show location, the Dutch/Flemish session, and the French/German session — outline the day’s flow.
Boot-club Lounge — Hall 13 (Boot Show)
Both re-qualification sessions take place in the Boot-club Lounge located in Hall 13 of the Boot Show; this is the meeting point for participants.
Dutch/Flemish Session — 17 January 2026, 11:00–13:00 CET
The first session runs from 11:00 to 13:00 CET on 17 January 2026 and is presented in Dutch/Flemish by instructor Jan Willem van Gelder.
French/German Session — 17 January 2026, 13:30–15:30 CET
The second session runs from 13:30 to 15:30 CET on 17 January 2026 and is presented in French/German by Jan Willem van Gelder and Didier Magotteaux.
This workshop is intended for leaders seeking re-qualification; successful completion replaces the online re-qualification requirement and renews status through 2028. Verify language choice and session time when enrolling.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Hands-on re-qualification that replaces the online course
This in-person workshop at the Boot Show serves in place of the online re-qualification course; successful completion renews NAUI leader status through 2028.
Two language-specific sessions on the same day
Organizers are offering two sessions in different languages so participants can choose the delivery that fits them: one in Dutch/Flemish and one in French/German.
Renewal for CD, IT and CDTs
The workshop accommodates course directors, instructors and CDTs: CDs and ITs may renew their status through 2028 by successfully completing the in-person session; CDTs will renew as course directors under the revised standards.
What the day feels like
What the in-person re-qualification feels like
Short, focused and practical: the workshop condenses the re-qualification requirements into instructor-led, in-person sessions at the Boot Show. Expect direct instruction, hands-on components and an immediate evaluation that, on success, replaces the online pathway to renewal.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this workshop is for — and who should look elsewhere.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Sessions occur on 17 January 2026 during the Boot Show (the Boot Show itself runs 17–25 January 2026); the two workshop sessions are scheduled within that day. All times are given in Central European Time (CET, UTC+1).
The official description does not list specific gear requirements for the workshop; this is an in-person, trade-show setting session rather than an open-water activity.
Both sessions take place at the Boot-club Lounge in Hall 13 at the Boot Show in Düsseldorf; participants can consult the Boot Show interactive hall plan for exact navigation.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
When and where is the re-qualification workshop held?
Both sessions take place on 17 January 2026 at the Boot-club Lounge in Hall 13 during the Boot Show in Düsseldorf, Germany.
What times are the sessions scheduled for?
The first session (Dutch/Flemish) runs 11:00–13:00 CET and the second session (French/German) runs 13:30–15:30 CET on 17 January 2026.
Which languages are offered?
Two sessions are offered in different languages: one in Dutch/Flemish and one in French/German.
Who are the instructors?
The Dutch/Flemish session is instructed by Jan Willem van Gelder; the French/German session is instructed by Jan Willem van Gelder and Didier Magotteaux.
Does this workshop count instead of the online re-qualification?
Yes. This in-person workshop will count in place of the online re-qualification course; successful completion renews NAUI CD or IT status through 2028.
What are the Boot Show dates?
The Boot Show in Düsseldorf runs from 17–25 January 2026; the re-qualification sessions occur on 17 January 2026.
Is there an interactive map to find the venue?
Yes. The Boot Show provides an interactive hall plan for locating Hall 13 and the Boot-club Lounge.
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