CHRISTMAS GIFT GUIDE

CHRISTMAS GIFT GUIDE GIFT GUIDE

LOOKING GOOD

If you are buying your loved one a jacket for Christmas here are a few ideas...

ZHIK’S INS200 JACKET

This jacket, which would make a great gift, is made from a three-layer Vecta fabric technology that is lightweight and waterproof and comes with a breathable membrane suitable for moderate levels of activity. INS200 salopettes are also available. £199.95 / www.zhik.com

SALT COASTAL JACKET

The Helly Hansen Salt Coastal Jacket features the classic fl ag stripe design used in the team’s offi cial apparel 40 years ago. The jacket is waterproof and breathable, and features double cuffs, six-pockets, a hi-vis packable hood, SOLASapproved refl ectives and a high protective collar. £260 / www.hellyhansen.com

MARINA QUILTED JACKET

Perfect for wintry days afl oat or around the marina, the women’s Marina Quilted Jacket from Musto is a puffer jacket that will keep your loved ones warm and looking stylish too. £220 / www.musto.com HAMBLE JACKET

Ideal for Christmas, Baltic’s Hamble fl oatation jacket offers a contemporary design and stylish fi t. This black softshell jacket, with slim foam elements around the core of the body, provides 50N of buoyancy. A detachable crotch strap is included for additional safety.. £199.99 / www.baltic.se

OS1 OCEAN JACKET

Christened on the high seas in the 2020/21 Vendee Globe by third place Louis Burton, Gill’s new OS1 system has already had its maiden voyage around the world. Made for sailors facing the toughest oocean conditions, treat the boater in your life to the OS1 Ocean Jacket. £520 / gb.gillmarine.com

TOP TIP!

According to ParcelHero, you do not need someone’s address to send them a Christmas gift. Amazon.com has introduced a new solution simply requiring the receiver’s email address or mobile number. The service even lets people swap a gift without the sender knowing. The recipient will get an email or text allowing them to choose their preferred delivery address to accept the item, or swap it for a gift card. ParcelHero believes other online retailers could also soon catch on to the idea.

PRO COMBO

For the dad who loves spending time in the water, why not treat him to Typhoon International’s Pro Combo mask and snorkel set, which comes in a recyclable comes in a recyclable mesh bag and in a mesh bag and in a choice of colours. So choice of colours. So that dad is not on his that dad is not on his own in the water, there own in the water, there are junior sizes available are junior sizes available too. too. Adult: £37.95 Adult: £37.95 Youth: £25.95 Youth: £25.95 www.typhoon-int.co.uk www.typhoon-int.co.uk

HANDCRAFTED LEATHER BOAT WHEELS

For a very individual gift for your favourite boat owner what could be better than a hand sewn leather helm boat wheel. These beautiful wheels are made by Keith Taylor, who has worked as a sail maker for more than 40 years. Keith’s sewing experience is extensive; he has made a leather helm boat wheel for Prime Minister Edward Heath’s Morning Cloud and handmade sleeping cots where Lord Nelson and Captain Hardy used to sleep on HMS Victory. Keith offers a tailored service and personal quotes. 01489 577 304 or 07714 767 480 leatherboatwheels.co.uk

TIME TO BUY!

Why not treat that special person in your life to new Raymarine kit this Christmas! Here are a few ideas... www.raymarine.eu

Axiom+ 7” MFD, £745 AIS700 (Class B Automatic Identifi cation System (AIS) transceiver with a built-in antenna splitter), £995 ST2000+ Tiller pilot, £630 LightHouse Chart, two country download chart, £145

ADVENT CALENDARS…

Let the Christmas fun begin as soon as you turn the calendar to December. Treat a loved one – or yourself - to a special advent calendar full of their favourite goodies…

Love Cocoa Advent Calendar Love Cocoa Advent Calendar £24.95/shop.roh.org.uk £24.95/shop.roh.org.uk Each calendar contains 23 rich and Each calendar contains 23 rich and creamy chocolate truffl es, in four creamy chocolate truffl es, in four tempting fl avours: Giant Rocher, tempting fl avours: Giant Rocher, Hazelnut Praline, Dark Chocolate Hazelnut Praline, Dark Chocolate Ganache and Gianduja Square Truffl e. Ganache and Gianduja Square Truffl e. There are also two mystery bars in the There are also two mystery bars in the fi nal run up to the big day. fi nal run up to the big day.

£199 / 007store.com One for the true Bond fan, this luxury limited edition calendar is the ultimate 007 treat. Whilst we cannot promise a Spirit Yacht, the 12 drawers hold Bondinspired gifts to open in the run-up to Christmas, including collectibles and even a prop cash chip from the set of Casino Royale (2006). Merry Mischief Advent Jigsaw Puzzle £30 / shop.rnli.org This calendar, featured on ITV’s This Morning, contains 22 festive jigsaw puzzles as well as puzzle glue and ribbon so that you can craft your own Christmas decorations. The puzzles come in four festive shapes, making them the ideal addition to any tinselladen Christmas tree.

Seaside Christmas Advent Calendar £7 / georgeswhitstable.com This coastal themed advent calendar supports the RNLI and features snowy coastal Christmas scenes. On the countdown to Christmas, each window reveals a festive coastal image.