[ SMART GADGETS AND STYLISH PRODUCTS THAT REALLY FLOAT OUR BOAT ]
G O ODS & GE A R BY RANDY WOODS
Picking up good Vibe-rations The summer days of Beach Boys music may be past us, but the party doesn’t have to be over. Now you can keep your good vibrations humming anywhere with Speaqua’s Barnacle Vibe 2.0 speakers. The spherical sound machines are only about 4 inches in diameter, but they pack a wicked punch, with ultra-deep bass tones. True to the nature of real-life barnacles, a pair of these wireless speakers can be secured on virtually any hard, flat surface with universal GoPro mounts up to 33 feet apart. The rechargeable Barnacle Vibes are also waterproof in the soggy Northwest environment and can even operate under water. Best of all, they come with 8GB of memory that can store about 2,000 songs to keep the fun, fun, fun tunes blasting all weekend long. $89.99 each // speaqua.com 34
Rock the yacht with a retro hoodie Nothing exudes Northwest cool like a warm hoodie. This soft, unisex hoodie is made of 52% Airlume combed ring-spun cotton and 48% poly fleece, with side-seamed construction and a cozy kangaroo pocket for chilly weather. The distressed ’70s-style graphic features a classic San Juan Islands nautical scene of a sailboat cruising past the mountains, which should fit all of your “yacht rock” sartorial needs. Available in white, heather navy, heather forest or universal black, these pullover hoodies from Pac West Northwest Apparel have the retro look to echo your youthful days, with an ultra-casual hipster attitude. $45 // pacwestnorthwest.com
Cozy up to a San Juan Islands chart pillow Need to know where the separations zones and navigational hazards are on your next cruise through the San Juans? Consult the pillow! This soft, 100% spun-polyester throw pillow from 15 Degrees East features a nautical chart design for all sailors and sailing enthusiasts. Inspired by real charts of the Strait of Juan de Fuca and Strait of Georgia shipping lanes, this double-sided, hand-sewn pillow is the perfect boat-themed décor, from onboard settees to home dens. In addition to detailed depictions of every cove and inlet in the San Juans, the square-shaped pillow also includes route-planning and sounding information. Available in two sizes, 16” by 16” and 18” by 18”. $25.99-$27.99 // amazon.com
