It’s Christmas! Here are some great suggestions for those who are nautically-predisposed

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! How so, when winter has come to the northern hemisphere, and other countries, like ours, are experiencing a monsoon season that traps us on land? Well, it’s a season to be giving and receiving, and these gifts are bound to cheer up even the saddest land-locked seafarer. Here are 8 gifts for the boat lover in your life, just in time for Christmas.

Tiwal inflatable dingy

Dinghy sailing is one of those if-you-get-it-you-get-it activities, and those who get it absolutely adore it. This inflatable dinghy from French brand Tiwal is easily stowed in two compact bags, and can be launched quickly in 20 minutes. The inflatable parts are made from high-strength PVC, the same material that makes stand-up paddleboards, and it is inflated via a high-pressure pump. In fact, this toy was recently updated, and its design has been further enhance to be more practical and fun.

Fizzics portable beer tap

The founders of the company have done all the hard work so you don’t have to. This beer tap is supposed to create an ‘ultra dense, long-lasting foam head’ from any standard-sized beer can or bottle, to truly elevate the simple drinking experience. Its portability also means that the device can be moved around the yacht and does not have to be kept in the galley.

Garmin Quatix 6

Garmin’s latest nautical smartwatch brings with it Bluechart g3 cartography, making it a standalone plotter right on your wrist. The smartwatch also gains a bit of extra space, with a larger 1.3-inch screen that is always turned on, while old features remain, like interfacing with Garmin chartplotters and other instrument data, as well as autopilot and on-board entertainment controls. Sure, smartwatches don’t have the same rich character as a mechanical nautical watch, but they are rich in utility.

C-monsta Hanger

This strange-looking hanger has a single purpose – to hang a wetsuit and all its accompanying companions like gloves and boots. The little hanger is designed to hold the items in such a way that the least amount of space is used which keeps the deck clear, and it holds the gear without harming them which extends their life.

ZHIK ECO wetsuit

Speaking of wetsuits, ZHIK is one of the best brands to have today, due to their focus on sustainability. Conventional neoprene uses a lot of energy to produce, and as it breaks down from use, the synthetic rubber will not biodegrade, causing the same problems as microplastics. ZHIK makes their ECO wetsuit range from plant-based materials as well as recycled plastics, which is a step forward from normal wetsuit production.

Yeti Drinkware

Yeti is a brand that is needs little introduction, made famous by their flagship products; their large coolers will keep your drink cold for days. The brand’s Drinkware range is smaller, with items from mugs to jugs, and has features that make them hardy to resist the inevitable drops they will suffer, as well as a lid that will keep occupying liquid inside where it belongs. What’s more, the technology that made their coolers famous is also found in these smaller vessels.

Quench manual watermaker

This nifty little device is made by Hydro Wind Energy, and would be a great addition to have on any boat as a backup in case the main systems fail or an unforeseen circumstance renders the water on-board unpotable. This watermaker weighs in at a paltry 0.7 kg, and can produce 2 litres of fresh water per hour. It uses triple pre-filtration and a reverse osmosis membrane that can be replaced when it hits its rating of 18,000 litres of fresh water.

Mujjo touchscreen gloves

You don’t need us to tell you that pulling off and putting back on your gloves every time you need to use your phone is an absolutely wearisome and irritating thing to do. Moreover, packing gloves for a day out at sea is the smart thing to do, even in warmer climes like ours. These knitted gloves from Mujjo have black leather cuffs and anti-slip silicon grip dots on the palms, and can be used with all touchscreen surfaces.

In summary

Of course, things are just that: things. The best present on Christmas season is the presence of loved ones, breaking bread together, making shared memories with one another. These memories can be made with some of these gadgets, of course, and memories shared on boats are some of the best ones. Get in touch with us to get some suggestions and start your boating journey today.