Christmas Gifts for Yacht Sailors
Yachties seem to be endlessly tinkering and buying new gizmos and gadgets for their boats, so it can be hard to know what else they could possibly need. To help you navigate the stormy seas of trying to buy them a Christmas present, we’ve put together this handy guide to the best gift ideas for yacht sailors.
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£19.95
Super cosy and comfy, these will give much more support than your average sock. They’re a bit of a luxury, but that makes them the perfect gift, and any sailor will be grateful to have these on under their boots on a cold day.
£28.95
This one is so useful for general maintenance and on-board emergencies, and it also comes with a protective pouch – an ideal stocking filler.
Was £30, Now £23.75
Gul’s 28L holdall is the ultimate bag for taking gear to and from the boat, be it dry towels and extra layers or damp kit on the way back. It also works well as a practical weekend bag, so you know they’ll get a lot of use out of it.
£6.95
For anyone who spends a lot of time on or around the water, a waterproof case is a must. This one from Northcore is great because you can still use the touch screen and camera on your phone, whilst keeping it fully protected from the water!
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£59.95
Optimum Time’s sailing watch is often seen as the standard for racing, whether that’s on yachts or dinghies, so if they don’t already have one of these, it’s a guaranteed winner on Christmas morning. Get it in the exclusive black colour for a sleeker, modern look.
Was £98.05, Now £87.95
Deck shoes are a key feature of the yachtie look, and this gorgeous pair from Dubarry are ideal for on and offshore. Not only are they stylish, they’re made of water-resistant leather with a rubber sole for exceptional grip in wet and dry conditions.
Was £134.95, Now £59.95
A stylish, classic, lightweight jacket for adding insulation. It’s extremely versatile as it can be worn alone or under foul weather gear when the going gets rough, so you know it’ll be worn again and again.
Was £69.95, Now £34.95
This is a sleek, race-inspired fleece jacket that’s still really warm and extremely comfortable. It’ll be just as at home on the boat as it will be on Boxing Day walks.
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Was £249.00, Now £223.95
The Shamrock Boots are Dubarry's original award-winning sailing boot. These are designed for the roughest conditions, offering complete waterproof protection, breathability and durability for the serious sailor. They’re certainly a blowout gift, but as with anything from Musto, you know that these will last and last and last.
Was £159.95, Now £134.95
These are ideal for any boating activity that require some reliable technical trousers, and they'll be grateful next time they're out on the water in bad weather.
Was £299.95, Now £239.95
The Race Fusion Jacket is one for the performance driven sailors, with three layers of waterproof fabric and a number of key features to ensure you get exceptional protection as well as being comfortable when worn for extended periods of time.
Was £169.95, Now £99.95
Zhik’s Kiama trousers are ideal for inshore and general purpose sailing, and include all the essential features for protection in mild to cool conditions. Pair with the Kiama Sailing Jacket for a gift that will really blow them away.
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Updated on 7th December 2020
Originally published on 5th December 2019 in
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