Giving gifts is a fantastic way to show our love and appreciation to those loved and closest to you. Check out our brokerage page to see new and used boat listings and find the perfect vessel for you or your loved one. Already have a boat? Get your loved one the essentials for safety on the water and gadgets to keep their voyages safe and secure this Valentine’s Day! Read below to see what can benefit your loved one on the water!
1. Survival Puck First-Aid Kit
Space is always at a premium on boats and personal watercraft, which is why this compact first-aid kit is great to bring aboard. The palm-size container holds bandages, antibiotics, antiseptics and sterile tools to use should a medical need arise. survivalpuck.com
2. Sea to Summit 20-Liter Dry Sack
This lightweight, waterproof bag has taped seams and a roll-top clip system to keep your gear safe from water. It’s available in five different colors. seatosummitusa.com
3. Overton’s Four-Buckle Nylon Vest
These closed-cell foam flotation vests come in different colors and can be used on board or during watersports. overtons.com
4. Davis Queaz-Away Relief Bands
Slip on these wristbands to apply acupressure to your wrists to help combat seasickness symptoms while at sea. amazon.com
5. Flambeau 14-Inch Marine Dry Box
This hard case has a water-resistant O-ring seal that, when latched down, keeps the gear inside dry. walmart.com
6. Whistles for Life Tri-Power Whistle
This clip-on emergency whistle can be added to your life jacket, used as a keychain or kept handy aboard your boat. The plastic waterproof whistle creates 120 decibels of rescuer-alerting sound. This is a must to go with a lifejacket! rei.com
7. Suunto Clipper L/B NH Compass
Underrated and underappreciated, a magnetic compass should be part of every boater’s tool kit. Use this clip-on as a backup to your fixed mount to help find the way home. suunto.com
8. Rite in the Rain Large Waterproof Spiral Notebook
Some of us still like to keep manual ship’s logs or maintenance logs. Whatever your need, a waterproof notebook is the right way to go on a boat. riteintherain.com
Original full list and article published on www.boatingmag.com