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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.
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.
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.