Sailing Gifts for Christmas

It’s that time of the year again when you find yourself scratching your head wondering which sailing gift to get that ocean enthusiast in your life. It’s a very similar feeling when sitting down at the computer attempting to bang out a blog on which sailing gifts are faultless for Christmas (see what we did there). However, your head scratching days are over, as we’ve done all the hard work for you and found six classic sailing gifts which will sit perfectly underneath your tree.

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2018 Gill Harness Rescue Tool – Shackle Key + Knife Titanium – Was £17 Now £15

Are you spending a lot of time strapped to a harness? It can often be quite nerve racking depending on your level of experience. However, your mind will be at ease with the Gill Harness Rescue Tool. Not only does it have an innovative handle which allows solid grip in wet or dry conditions, but it also has a corrosion resistant serrated blade, which will cut through rope in seconds. Keep your sailing experience stress free with this little ‘knife saver’.

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2017 Helly Hansen 50lt Duffel Bag – Was £70 Now £62.95

We saw a magician continuously pull things out of hat once and it blew our minds. Helly Hansen must have seen the same magic show, because they’ve gone and produced a versatile duffel bag, which can hold a lot of gear (50lt to be precise) whilst maintaining its classic compact look. So, if it’s quality rather than quantity you’re after, this is undoubtedly the perfect sailing gift for Christmas.

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Musto Ladies Evolution Sunblock Tee – Was £40 Now £23.95

A favourite amongst us here at Wetsuit Outlet, this cotton tee will protect you from the sun’s unforgiving rays with its UPF40 treated fabric, whilst allowing ideal performance on the boat thanks to its fast-drying cotton-polyester blend. When it comes to durability and comfort, Musto have you covered this Christmas.

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2017 Optimum Time Series 12 Sailing Watch – Was £89.95 Now £76

Equipped with plenty of features including a rechargeable battery, the Optimum Time Series 12 will have your racing crew envious from the moment you step on the boat. Furthermore, this watch will ensure you’ll never miss the gun, due to its massive digit display during the last 59 seconds of countdown. It really is the complete package for those who are serious about their sailing.

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2017 Tilley LTM5 AIRFLO Brimmed Hat – Was £70 Now £62.95

The Tilley Hat is here to help you through your sizzling situation if god forbid you find yourself sailing anywhere in the world that has a hole in the ozone. The UPF 50 protection and anti-glare brim will prevent the sun’s almighty power, whilst the embedded insulation will keep your head feeling fresh in penetrating heat. When it comes to UV exposure, the Tilley Hat is an absolute necessity.

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Wetsuit Outlet Gift Voucher Available Online or In-Store - £££

What do you get a sailing enthusiast who has everything? It’s simple – a Wetsuit Outlet gift voucher. It may seem unimaginative, but the reality is you’re going to look like a genius, as it relieves you of all stresses associated with finding the right Christmas gift. Redeemable online or come say hello down in our Shoeburyness shopfront.

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Delivery in time for Christmas

We've listed our last order dates for pre-Christmas delivery (below) to help you plan when to buy. All deadline dates can be subject to change, so please check back regularly.

UK delivery

• Standard and next-day delivery: Order by 3pm Wedenesday 20th December 2017.

International delivery

• Europe: Order by 3pm Tuesday 19th December 2017
• Rest of world: Order by 3pm Monday 18th December 2017

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Happy shopping!

Written by Sam Quennell

@wetsuitoutlet