It's not long until Christmas - even if it might be a little different for some people this year. To make sure that the search for the right gift doesn't become a stress factor, we present a selection of gift ideas and maritime presents for sailors.
SETTING SAIL ON THE FIR TREE
Why not hang baubles on your Christmas tree that remind you of your hobby even on Christmas Eve during the winter break? We offer hand-painted baubles with maritime or sailing motifs and sayings from the coast. Diameter: 8 centimetres, price: approx. 5 euros each.
PROVEN CLASSIC: CALENDAR
Sailing photographers manage to ring in each new month with extraordinary, spectacular or inspiring motifs. The great variety can be found in "Sailing 2021" by Delius Klasing, for example.
WITH YOUR OWN HANDS
The journey is the goal of the boat building course, in which participants build their own boat under supervision, for example at the boat building school in Peenemünde. Dinghies and optis are on the programme, but above all kayaks made of plywood. A course lasts one to two weeks and costs from 1500 euros. If this is too much for you, you can also contribute to part of the course fees with a voucher.
AND ACTION!
The new Insta360 One R is an action cam, 360-degree and wide-angle camera in one. It is waterproof and perfect for capturing sailing adventures in crisp VIDEOS. It costs from 334 euros.
FOR ALL CASES
With the emergency transmitter and tracker Spot Gen3 In an emergency, your own GPS position can be transmitted at the touch of a button. This is done via satellite, independent of radio and mobile phone networks. Thanks to the tracking option, you can also follow your own route via Google Maps. The transmitter is powered by three batteries and costs 175 euros.
HEADQUARTERS
With its thermal lining, ear flaps and removable chin strap, this cap from Gill is perfect for sailing on cold days. This is an attractive alternative for anyone who has not yet been able to get to grips with a classic southwester. The stiffening in the peak ensures good visibility, while the two-layer laminated fabric makes the cap waterproof. Drawstrings ensure that it won't blow off your head in a storm. Price: 36 euros.
AGAINST BOREDOM
Perfect for long winter evenings. The Rigging bag from Liros contains everything you need to keep the running rigging on board in good condition: Splicing tools and accessories for various rigging constructions, a rigging needle, hollow spike, splicing needles, Dyneema rigging twine and an instructional CD. The price: 99 euros.
FULL VIEW
The Marine Searanger IV 7x50 binoculars from AWN are robust binoculars with a built-in illuminated compass. The optics are nitrogen-filled and prevent the lenses from fogging up from the inside. They are also waterproof down to a depth of five metres. In addition to the Searanger IV, a swimming harness and a cleaning cloth are included in the scope of delivery. The binoculars cost around 170 euros.
SMALL ALL-ROUNDER
The Cobb Deluxe gas barbecue is almost a small multifunctional kitchen: with the right accessories, it can be used to prepare numerous delicious dishes. It measures 41 x 40 centimetres including the handle and is made of dishwasher-safe stainless steel. A gas cartridge with a universal valve thread is required to operate the barbecue, which weighs a good five kilograms. The barbecue costs a good 250 euros. Bon Appetit!
MARITIME AND WARM
The "Korsar" knitted troyer from AWN's own Ocean One brand is a troyer with a maritime sailor look for men and women. Made from crossbred virgin wool and a polyamide blend, it is breathable and forms an insulating layer in cold weather. The troyer is made in Germany and equips sailors for dingy weather and cold days. The price: 69 euros.
SIMPLY SHARP
The table knives from the Swiss manufacturer Sknife impress with their unusual design and high quality: the blade is forged from surgical steel and the handle is made from walnut or ash wood. Logos or names can be engraved on the blades - what could be a better gift for connoisseurs than cutlery with their own ship's name? A set of four knives in a box costs 880 euros.
DOOR TOWER
It is one of the most famous German lighthouses: Roter Sand. Also known as Advent calendar the maritime landmark looks good. Instead of the lighthouse staff, Father Christmas docks at the base to climb the tower. There is a device on the back for hanging it up. Behind the windows, however, there are only maritime pictures, no chocolate. The calendar costs 11 euros.
JEWELLERY WITH FUNCTION
The weather station from Fischer stylishly combines three functions in one housing: a barometer with dial, thermometer and hygrometer. The diameter is 125 millimetres and the price is 109 euros.
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