Cool Christmas suggestions from someone with yachting experience. I’m leaving the fun of web surfing for brands and prices up to you.
Specific to Sailing vessel owners/operators/crew:
Wrist watch, from a start watch to a Rolex; Bosun’s chair; Palm & thread plus “sticky-back” for sail repair; Tether and crotch straps; Attire, including poly undergarments to gloves, hats & socks to foul weather gear.
For both power and sail:
Clamp-type multi-meter; Acrylic beverage tumbler set; Welcome-type door mat; Oyster knife; Go-Pro or Flir cameras; Weather instruments, from simple barometers to global electronics; Dinghy/tender; high quality marine binoculars; Auto-inflate PFDs; new docking lines; Books, to include Waggoner Cruising guide, Chapman’s, Charlie’s Charts; Electronics: hand-held GPS loaded with charts, hand-held VHF, EPIRB (mini or Cat 1), IPad or equivalent with Navionics already loaded; tiny LED flashlight for the pocket; bright LED-type work light; High-intensity spot light; Full-boat detail job just prior to or during boating season; Fabric fender covers; Fender-step, fender hooks or adjusters.
