From secret Santas to serious boating blow-outs: presenting this year's selection of Christmas crackers to give (or get)
Stuck for a suitably boaty Christmas gift for a loved one (or yourself)? Well don’t worry because Motor Boat & Yachting has done the hard work for you. Here’s our pick of the pressies this season.
Boat Blanket, from $185, Object Interface
This simple yet genius bit of kit is sure to keep your loved ones snug this Christmas. The wool side is for warmth and the water-resistant nylon side keeps the wearer dry. Comes in red, blue, charcoal grey or camouflage. Contact www.objectinterface.ca
The blanket stows in a military grade elastic band
Spinlock Deckvest Lite, £99.95, Marine Superstore
The editor’s current lifejacket of choice is so compact, light and comfortable that he swears you’ll barely even notice you’re wearing it, which means you’re much more likely to put it on in the first place. Contact www.marinesuperstore.com
The Deckvest Lite comes in a choice of colours
A subscription to Motor Boat & Yachting, from £19.99
From our famously in-depth boat reviews to our cruising guides and first-hand boating adventures, no other magazine entertains and informs in such style. Available in print or digitally. Contact www.magazinesdirect.com
Get Motor Boat & Yachting on your doormat every month!
Sevylor Alameda Kayak, from £469, Sevylor Europe
Instead of sprawling out in front of the TV after turkey and stuffing like you always do, pump up this inflatable kayak and for for a relaxing paddle. Far more fun than watching Love Actually again. Contact www.sevylor-europe.com
The Alameda is easy to inflate and manoeuvre and it can seat two or three
Personalised lifering, £89.95, Force 4 Chandlery
The perfect present for anyone with a waterside home, swimming pool, boat or even a marine-themed bathroom! Personlise it with a name or message of up to 40 letters. Contact www.force4.co.uk
The personalised lifering from Force 4
Seabob F5, £9,984, Sea Bob
Take the effort out of diving with the ultimate under water tool, the Seabob F5. Contact www.seabob.com
The coolest way to explore the depths
Sealskinz cable knit beanie, £28, Sealskinz
A stylish, waterproof, windproof, and breathable knitted beanie hat suited to a multitude of outdoor uses. Contact www.sealskinz.com
Keep your head warm in style with the Sealskinz beanie
ACR ResQLink+ PLB-375, £228, Amazon
Make sure your loved one is home for Christmas and not lost on the high seas with this personal locator beacon. Contact www.amazon.co.uk
Alert the emergency services instantly if you get into trouble
