Sailors

Hey guys, its that time of year again! We’ve found a few products this year that we’ve really enjoyed, and we’d like to share them with you. Great post to link on your facebook for a little hint hint to your friends. 🙂

A Cold Can – Ok so full disclamer, we may or may not be friends with the man who invented this thing but it is pretty sweet. It keeps your drink really cold, seals completely with a locking cap, and floats! Plus you will be supporting a small business. http://www.thecoldcan.com/

2. This spotlight from West Marine – A lot of people don’t think about needing a spotlight until they get caught out at night. Think of it for them! This one is rechargable and happens to go on sale at 50% off on black friday. Making it only $50

3. Personalized Flag – There’s nothing like hoisting a custom flag with your name on it to make people say “wow these people are serious about pirating”. We got one a few years ago and its one of our most cherished possessions.

4.A French Press and/or Airtight Coffee Container – This is the combo we’ve had on the boat for a couple years now and we really really love them. Both are absolutely good as new after living exclusively on the boat.

5. Nesting Pots – If you really really love the person you’re buying for you’ll get them this Magma cooking set. I swear it is better quality than the ones I have at my house.

6. I’d be remiss if I didn’t include my bags in this list! Please feel free to visit my shop and buy a recycled sailbag for someone you love. Use coupon code Christmas2016 for 15% off through Jan 1st.

7. Black and Decker Air System – There are a lot of floating toys on a boat, and most of them can’t be inflated simply using your lungs. This little air station has attachments for everything you might need and its battery operated. We have one and we’ve found we can blow up about 4 air mattresses per charge.

8. Mono Guitar Case -These guitar cases are extra tough for boat life. They have impact panels for when you’re getting knocked around underway. They’re also waterproof for dingy rides to shore.

9. Luci lights – As a boater you can never have too many luci lights. They’re small, light weight, and last longer than any other solar light I’ve ever tried. We’ve had ours for a few years now and they’re still going strong. They come in all sorts of colors and styles these days.

10. If all else fails get them what they really need. A West Marine gift card.

If none of these ideas catch your eye check out our list from last year.

Here are a few ideas for that boater you know that they will find incredibly useful, and will not break your budget. Just casually link this page to your family members ;).

1. Nice Rum – This goes without explanation.

2. A good Flashlight – The one we linked here is one we own and we love it. We were a little put off by the price at first, but it is so amazing. I love how it’s USB rechargeable. Its extremely tough, and provides good light. It’s also water resistant.

3. Automatic Inflatable PFDs – These are PFDs they may actually wear! The thing about giant orange life jackets is that they will not save any lives down in the locker, and NO ONE wants to wear them. This PFD is just a small belt that will auto inflate when you hit the water. It’s so comfortable you might forget you have it on.

4. COLREGS reference guide – I know … it’s so fun. Unless you’ve recently taken a captain’s exam, chances are it takes you a minute to remember your COLREGS. And if you’ve never studied for a test like that, there is a better chance you don’t even know what these are, especially if you’re a power boater. (only joking … sort of) A handy laminated chart can help!

5. Collapsible Bucket – great for washing down decks, washing your clothes and bailing water.

6. Anything from my shop – plug plug plug plug. Unless you want the dogs to be sad …

7. Turkish Towels and Self Cleaning Travelers Towels – These are famous in the boat community. Sv Necesse and Windtraveler have both done blogs about them. Regular towels can take up a lot of space on a boat, and they store a lot of moisture and smell. They’re also quite bulky to store and large for carrying to the laundromat. Carolyn from The Boat Galley swears by the travelers towels, and I trust her. Anything that reduces smell on a boat is a must. It’s a small space. (This applies to showering as well … Fred).

turkish towel

8. Collapsible Kitchen Things – Especially 1 bowl, 1 colander, and a set of measuring cups. More than that may be too much, depending on the size of the boat, but you can also find great nesting backpacking pot kits at REI.

9. A red Jacques Cousteau hat – Cuz boat hair.