Unique Gifts for Sailors

10 Unique Gifts for Sailors for less than £10.00

What original gift can make the heart of a sailor beat faster? We show you the best gifts for sailors, which are suitable both as a Christmas or birthday present. There are useful, practical or original gifts in every price range for long term cruisers, racers and recreational skippers. We start of with 10 gifts for sailors for less then 10 pounds.

1. Floating Keyring (from £1.13)

A Floating Keyring is always a useful gift for small things you want to stop sinking. There are many things on board which a Sailor simply can’t afford to lose like an engine key! We love the anchor and rudder shape.

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2. Floating Water Thermometer (£7.99)

We stay with the floating gifts. Not every boat has a water temperatur sensor and to be honest I don’t think the one on our boat is correct. We recommend the floating water thermometer by Aquatix as it has large reading, is more robust, has a string and is shatter resistant.

3. Micro Fiber Towel (£8.99)

Did you know that a Mircro Fiber Towel is highly absorbant and dries up to 4 x faster than a regular towel. It is super soft and lightweight. I always have one in my handbag to dry our feet when we have to get into the water to land the dinghy. This towel is made from premium quality microfibres and uses a high thread count, which is soft and gentle for all skins types and all ages. It is machine washable and anti-bacterial.

4. Rechargeable Head Torch (£9.99)

A Head Torch leaves your hands free to deal with sails and anchorwinches during the night on deck. Or maybe read a book when it is calm. This rechargeable headlamp comes with a USB cable. No hassle with batteries makes it an eco friendly device. 3 white light modes from super bright to low to flashing and 2 red light modes, steady and SOS. On top of that it is splash proof so a wave or two in foul weather should not make a difference. It comes with a one year guarantee. Amazing value for money with many 5 stars reviews on amazon.

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5. Survival Bracelet (£1.59 – £8.55)

It is always handy to have a extra rope with you. This 5-in-1 Multifunction Bracelet has besides a rescue rope a Compass, Flint Fire Starter, Scraper and Whistle. You can’t go wrong with this price. We love the bracelet in blue, but you can choose red, multi colour or plain black which is even cheaper.

If you want to have the luxury version which is adjustabel you should have a look at this 8-in-1 survival tool. It is a complete paracord survival bracelet that includes: High-Quality Compass, Flint fire starter, Emergency Whistle, Thermometer, Umbrella rope, LED light, Multi-tool and Card reader, for all Outdoor Activities. The survival bracelet fits for wrist measured 20.5cm-24cm, perfect for Men Women Teens Kids

6. Socks from Nauticalia (£5.99)

Of course socks cannot be left out as a Christmas or Birthday present. These port (red) and starboard (green) socks could help your dear Sailor friend in a tricky situation. They come in one size 6 – 11 and are made out of 60% cotton and 40% nylon.

7. Book: Sextant: A Voyage Guided by the Stars and the Men Who Mapped the World’s Oceans (£4.99 – £8.00)

From a reader on Amazon:

This is story-telling at its best – a well-researched and carefully written account of how one little instrument has shaped our history. David Barrie’s enthusiasm for the sextant is quite infectious, and he carries us through its remarkable story on several interleaving layers; its development, the bold navigators who used it to push themselves and the frontiers of the world – among them Bligh, Anson, Cook, La Pérouse, Vancouver, Slocum and Worsley – and his own trans-Atlantic crossing in 1973.

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8. Fishing Lure (from £3.99)

Catching your own fish for a meal is not only healthy, greatly satisfying but also free. This Super Catch fishing lure is a top quality saltwater rig. The three lures have a transparent soft body with a holographic inserted into the body. Have a look of a great selection of lures on Amazon.

9. Waterproof phone case (£5.99)

With over 1500 positive ratings this Waterproof Phone case is great value for money to keep your mobile phone safe! Every waterproof case has been tested under water at 30 meters depth for half an hour. Both snap-and-lock seal clip and fully enclosed black edge provide YOSH waterproof case a better seal ability and durability, constantly protect your cell phone from water invader well.

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10. Sun Lotion (£8.85)

Sunscreen for Christmas? Well, if you are sailing to the Caribic this would be the right present. We use this P20 Sun Lotion all the time. You only have to put it on once a day as it gives you 10 hours of protection. It is super water resistant, not greasy and leaves no white marks on cushions or cockpit floor.