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Gifts for Boaters: Holiday Shopping Guide

ADVENTURE ITEMS FOR OUT AT SEA

OSMO ACTION CAMERA

DJI

Thrill-seekers will love capturing the moment with this best-in-class action camera. The camera produces striking image quality and top-notch results in light and dark settings, and the color mode gives over one billion hues to play with. The upgraded InvisiStick function offers a wide range of perspectives and eliminates the need for a selfie stick. ($299+)  

Inflatable SUP Courtesy of WOW Sports

INFLATABLE STAND UP PADDLEBOARD

WOW Sports

This creative company produces high-quality inflatable watersport products from pool toys and slides to lake rafts and lounge chairs. The Stand Up Paddleboard line offers fun for the entire family with water-balanced stability and versatility for riders of all levels. Embark on a paddling adventure with the six-inch thick Genesis Inflatable SUP that includes a built-in cupholder and the WOW-SOUND speakers add-on feature. ($699.99)  

DESCENT G1 SOLAR DIVING WATCH — OCEAN EDITION

Garmin

The perfect gift for water junkies, this high-end solar-powered dive watch is an environmentally friendly smartwatch made with recycled ocean-bound plastics. Measure your performance, track stats, and browse more than 30 built-in sports apps and advanced training features. ($649.99)

BOAT GADGETS & GIZMOS

SEABLAZE X2 LED UNDERWATER LIGHT

Lumitec

Brighten up your loved one’s holiday — literally — with a new shiny LED light for the boat. Choose from Lumitec’s top underwater lights including Zambezi surface mounts, the SeaBlaze Typhoon Through-Hull with more than 10,000 lumens for large yachts or the mini version for smaller vessels. The innovative internal relay simplifies wiring and reduces installation costs. (Prices vary)  

FLOATING DRY BAG WITH BLUETOOTH SPEAKER & SOLAR LIGHT

Qoolife

Perfect for the adventurer, this bright yellow submersible, waterproof dry bag comes with a built-in Bluetooth speaker and integrated multi-colored LED light to use as an outdoor light. The 20L roll top dry sack is floatable, solar powered and keeps items dry in any weather condition or wet situation. ($46.99)  

FOR KIDS ON SANTA’S NICE LIST

SURFER DUDES POWERED BY WAVES

Surfer Dudes

If your child is too small to surf the ocean waves, this water toy is the next best thing! Take Surfer Dude on any beach vacation and just toss him into a wave, and he will catch it every time — magically surfing right back to you. The durable material allows for hours of fun in the sun. ($19.99 - $24.99)  

Courtesy of lakesurf.com

SLIDE ISLAND INFLATABLE BOAT SLIDE & MAT

Lakesurf

Combine two of kids’ favorite water activities in one with Slide Island — the water mat that transforms into a slide! Easily pump up the mat and tie it to any vessel to lounge and play, then get creative with its flexibility when you turn it upright into a slippery slide. ($699)

MOLUK, STACK, ROLL & BUILD KIT

Fat Brain Toys

For toddlers you need to keep occupied, this building kit encourages fine motor skills, spatial reasoning and creativity while having fun around the water. The set is durable in sand and water and includes toys that can be anything imaginable from boats to doll chairs. A favorite in the set is Oogi Jr., made with silly faces, stretchy limbs and suction-cup heads. ($46.99)  

FOR THE CABIN

SEAWORTHY COFFEE

Seaworthy Coffee Roasters

Let the aromas of this flavorful coffee fill the air of your cabin this holiday season by sharing the perfect coffee gift box with your seaworthy sailor. Choose from a variety of roasts and flavors including salted caramel mocha, blueberry cinnamon crumble and toasted s’mores. Assortments include the Variety Gift Box, Fair Trade & Organic Gift Box and Coffee & Merch Gift Box. ($9.49 - $46.99)  

BUTLER BOAT TABLE & STORAGE ACCESSORY

Docktail Bar

Bring the bar to the boat with the Docktail Butler table that conveniently mounts to various types of vessels. This bar holds more than just adult beverages and bottles, as its compartments fit anything from food and drinks to sunscreen and accessories. Customize it with your favorite color palettes and get the party started! ($369.97)

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