[ SMART GADGETS AND STYLISH PRODUCTS THAT REALLY FLOAT OUR BOAT ]
G O O D S + G EAR BY RANDY WOODS
Secure Your Drinks with Magnets We’ve all done it before. You turn around in a tight space and knock over your favorite frosty beverage. Now the power of magnets can help keep your teak decks dry. Created by a Seattle boater who had little luck with Velcro-based options on the market, the new Anchor Drink Coaster is a two-piece system: a plastic, adhesive-backed coaster that sticks to any flat surface and a silicone container sleeve that keeps your drink cool. A strong magnet hidden inside the sleeve holds to the waterproof coaster, protecting against any rough seas ahead. The coaster also works on truck tailgates, kayaks, or paddleboards so you can stay hydrated on the go. Debuting at the recent Seattle Boat Show, the Anchor Starter Pack comes with a coaster, a drink sleeve, and two metallic connector disks. $39.95 // anchordrinksystems.com
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Nautical-Themed Tea for Three Set One of our favorite brands, the Alaska-based Salmon Sisters, has done it again with two sets of functional and beautiful tea towels that are sure to brighten up any galley or land-based kitchen. The Seafarers collection includes blue-ink pictographic images of salmon species, instructions on how to filet a fish, and a series of nautical knot configurations. The Coastal Creatures series features fanciful line drawings of mermaids, sea creatures, birds, and wildflowers, each with a different ink color. Each 130-thread-count white cotton towel measures 28-inches square, includes a corner hanging loop, and four-sided hems. In addition, 1% of all proceeds go to the Give Fish Project, which provides wild-caught seafood to the Food Bank of Alaska. $19 for a set of three // aksalmonsisters.com.
Roll On Up to Your Next Fishing Trip with Calissa Backpacks Borrowing from the time-tested designs of rolling suitcases for air travel, these Recon Rolling Backpacks from Calissa Offshore Tackle make it easy to pack all of your fishing gear into one compact travel package. Made of tough water-resistant material, the pack includes a 12-inch-high space with five plastic pull-out tackle trays, a 6-inch zippered upper compartment for larger items, four fishing rod holders on the sides, a sturdy metal frame, and two padded shoulder straps to carry everything on your back if needed. For movement on flat surfaces, the Recon pack features four smooth-rolling wheels and an extendable, rigid handle. Also comes with a sea-spray/rain cover to further protect gear from heavy weather. $169.99 // calissafishing.com
