Christmas is approaching and with it comes the search for the perfect gift for loved ones. If you have a sailing enthusiast in your life (a relative, a friend, or yourself if you want to give yourself a self gift), you’ve come to the right place! In this article, we bring you five gift ideas for all budgets that will make every sailor’s eyes sparkle, from beginners to experts, proposals that are either useful for tackling the sea (even in winter) or perfect for dreaming of a return to boating with the warm weather.
VeLa Drawing Bags
VeLa Disegno is the collection born from the meeting of Erika Baffico(Fulcro Design) and Bolina Sail, which transforms recycled sails into unique accessories. The designs, inspired by the seafaring world, enrich a careful selection of creations, telling stories of sea, wind and adventure. Designed for those who love sailing or simply want to carry the essence of the sea with them, these items evoke freedom, travel and a passion for new horizons. The one above is a zippered beauty case, but you can also find backpacks and briefcases in the collection.
A travel backpack
A good backpack is always a perfect gift for adventure and sailing enthusiasts as well as air travelers. This one from Slam is a versatile accessory that not only offers ample space to store everything you need for a day at sea, but is also designed to withstand the weather and wear and tear typical of marine environments. Choosing a quality backpack means giving the gift of not only a practical item but also a trusted companion for every adventure, not only on a boat but also on an airplane, where many airlines now only accept backpacks as carry-on luggage.
The America’s Cup Lego
The Emirates Team New Zealand AC75 construction kit made by Lego for the 37th America’s Cup in Barcelona is perfect for giving a brick-building enthusiast a few hours of fun. This set from the Technic range consists of 962 pieces, which, once armed with patience, will allow you to create a miniature AC75 a full 68 cm tall and 56 cm long!
A cap with integrated light
A cap with integrated light is a very practical gift idea for those who like to spend time at sea, even in colder weather. This accessory not only offers protection from the cold during sailing days, but also integrates an LED light that proves extremely useful in low-light situations, such as during nighttime maneuvers or when exploring ports and anchorages at nightfall. The light can be recharged very simply with a cable, like your smartphone.
Subscription to the Sailing Newspaper
What could be better for a sailing enthusiast than reading (and dreaming about) the adventures at sea we tell you about each month in our magazine? By giving a Sailing Newspaper subscription, the recipient of your gift not onlyreceives a year’s worth of the Sailing Newspaper magazine at home, but also gets immediate access to the digital version of the issue on newsstands. As is the case with streaming platforms – like Netflix – that we have become accustomed to accessing and subscribing to, a subscription to the Sail Newspaper can also be shared with five different people. With the “Paper + Digital” formula, you can the Giornale della Vela on five devices (PC, Smartphone, Tablet) at the same time: just access it with the same credentials.
