Looking for the just-right nautical gift for that sailor in your life? From a gift that is tropical/beach themed, or to the high end luxury nautical, it can be a tough call. What will be the perfect nautical gift for my husband/boyfriend/significant other?
If your sailor would rather spend a day on the water sailing or cruising on a nautical adventure - or just clanging about below deck in harbor installing a new GPS system or re splicing a worn anchor line - you might as well skip the pen 'n pencil set or that new lawn edger and go right for what stirs your sailor's soul.
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Maybe it's something as sexy ( to him ) as a new downrigger, a depth finder or Marine radio. Maybe a coffee table laminated over nautical charts and rope piping for your sun room. Either way, this is where you connect with, turn on, thrill, and please the sailor in your life.
Simple guidelines for nautical gifts:
Decide whether to go with beach décor or something that says "pirate" and the sailing life.
Brass is almost always appropriate, like nautical lamps and nautical lanterns, or pretty much any type of nautical home décor. A working oil lantern or set of lanterns will be a big hit, the fuel they burn now is virtually smokeless and odor free, kerosene is a thing of the past.
If you have room, a set of colorful nautical flags always look good, a perfect gift for a boat owner of significant size would be a logbook and logbook cover. Teak logbook covers are beautiful and can be engraved with his boat name, his name and home port. A gift like this shows you care and he gets an ego massage seeing his name engraved. You will also be thought of every time he uses it.
Quality nautical clocks, ships bell clocks are always appreciated. This is a gift most men would not spend the money on for themselves, however we really love a quality clock, the clocks that chime with the ship's bell are very nice.
Skip the dopey captain's cap, unless it's at least 20 years old and has seen at least six dunkings. (Otherwise, it screams, "Hi, I'm a new boat owner, so don't get too close!")
So, enjoy your quest for the perfect nautical gift for your sailor, he will appreciate you taking the time and acknowledging his favorite pastime.
The Perfect Gifts For Your Boat Lover
This article was written by Jim Truckey, Good Tidings Nautical Gifts