Last Minute Boating Gift Ideas
Quick Nautically Themed Christmas Gifts for the Boater or Kayaker
Last minute Christmas gift ideas for boaters and nautical enthusiasts in your family and for friends.
I have encountered several boating related gifts that would be great stocking stuffers and can be ordered up to the last moment.
Sailing 2008 Calendar - BrownTrout Publishers says, "The thrill of the sail. Strong winds pushing the vessel along the sea. The power of nature and the power of man-made innovation come together in the passionate sport of sailing. This 2008 wall calendar features stunning color photography of sailing and sailboats." This 2008 calendar's photography is by Andrew Sims.
Called the Key Buoy™, Davis Instruments has come out with a self-inflating key fob for the boater that loves high tech gadgets. I could have used this myself a few times now. If you drop your keys into the water while attached to the Key Buoy™, they will float to the surface within 30 seconds. The floating key ring can support 120 grams and takes up much less space in your pocket than more common floating key chains. You can purchase this item from Davis Instruments or Landfall Navigation for $6.95
The US Coast Guard Auxiliary (USCGAUX) and US Power Squadrons (USPS) have joined forces to produce a boating safety course suitable for any student's situation called America's Boating Course. This nationally approved class may be taken in a traditional classroom sitting, on-line or through use of an included interactive CD-ROM. Students taking the course at a distance can arrange to take a formal written test on the material mastered by contacting the USPS or USCGAUX.
At least in Alaska, boaters love fresh fish. Peninsula Processing and Smokehouse sells Wild Alaska Salmon, Halibut and King Crab in a variety of gift and bulk packs. Shipping via Federal Express Overnight Air Express to locations in the continental U.S. means you might be able to procrastinate on gift giving for a longer this holiday season.
If you are interested in more ideas for boating related Christmas gifts, please see these articles:
Gifts for Kayakers and Canoeists - A few gift ideas for the kayak or canoe paddler in your life. These are kayak and canoe gifts suitable for many occasions.
Finding Gifts for Boaters - Suggestions for gifts that any boater will love to receive. The boater in your life will welcome a gift that is both practical and well suited to their avocation.
Christmas Boater's Gifts - Christmas is coming and it never hurts to daydream about new toys for the boat or your nautical lifestyle.
