Gift ideas for my sailing hubby!

Hi all,
My husband has a cat and posts on here often, so I thought ya'll might have some good ideas for Christmas gifts. Help a girl out!!

Thanks.

Well, Kate, if this is you....I would like a nice spray top. Sailing in April sucks, but that seems to be when the wind is the best.

ha - not kate...

What he probably really wants is you wearing nothing but a bow.

Having said that he will also get very excited about..

a Velocitec or similar GPS/ digital speedo.
some racing sunglasses
A new lifejacket
A gift voucher for his prefered supplier.
A drysuit
Or you could suggest he orders himself a new sail.

It really all depends on your budget.

Does he race or casual sail? What does he sail? What kind of budget? East Coast, West Coast, North or South?

What is your budget? A dry suit will always go over nice at Christmas time.

Seeing as how you are his wife and all, and you made it to this forum where the truth always get gets out... maybe he needs to get rid of his old tramp? Maybe get a new one if you are okay with that sort of arrangement.
Seriously my own trampOLINE is busted so i'll be making a new one over the winter. There'always some part of a cat that needs replacement soon, that would probably make a nice gift.

Hey Babe,

Now you know exactly what i want for Christmas.. a large drum of 105 and some 410 filler!

whats for dinner

x x x

he races, we live in the south

he has a new sail, a new tramp, a dry suit, a wet suit, racing glasses, velocitek

budget is up to 1000

thanks for the suggestions! keep 'em coming!

Sailbox? Aluminum trailer is over your budget unless you can find one used.

I need to add a large garden type pump sprayer, for washing off the boat and myself. If you leave it in the sun it's warm enough to shower.

What kind of boat does he race?

New sail - $2000
new sheets - $500
permission to sail anytime he wants (without repercussions) - priceless

lol and he has a new sailbox... i think he's spoiled don't you?!

the pump sprayer is a good idea....

He has a nacra 20 and a bimare 18ht... and now he probably knows who this is but that's ok...

And he can sail whenever he wants. I encourage it because that keeps him happy. Isn't he a lucky guy?

how about a sailing seminar?

HA.

Ok

Aquata Worrell Harness. Board and rudder covers. 1 coupon for a bikini boat washing. :P

Genius! I've gotten more out of two training camps with Robbie, than I have out of any piece of go fast equipment.

I think he needs a few more kitchen passes for race weekends. Priceless.

None of us think about safety enough (if at all). You might look at things like knives, radios, epirbs. Oh! Pfd!

My guess is he didn't really do his homework on those items. An unusual source, but you might look here.

http://www.nrsweb.com/

I like their rash guards. My wife calls them leotards.

has all of that- except the bikini boat wash I believe.
also already has a sailbox, velocitec.
the dude is kinda spoiled. needs to learn how to sail before doing much else

ha - the bikini boat wash would probably ruin his eyesight...

ok so i've been informed he doesn't have a dry suit. i may go with that.

he also mentioned a waterproof video cam that he could strap to the boat when he's sailing - anybody have one they would recommend?

How about some pro coach sessions? That will be the single most effective way to improve his racing abilities.

Here's the spot for the video camera - http://www.goprocamera.com/

How about a trip to California for a weekend regatta? Maybe we can find him a boat (F18 or N20) to skipper/crew on in Long Beach or San Diego.

Later,
Dan

Bareboat sailing charter in the Keys.

I like the idea of a comp sailing seminar. Next one is in April, see www.SailingSeminars.com

For spray jackets, you can't beat the Gill Pro Sail
It actually is breathable, and waterproof. My prior jackets were breathable, but sucked water in.
https://store.catsailor.com/pc/viewPrd.asp?idproduct=26730&idcategory=0
Rick

Excellent thread. I send a link to my wife

Hi honey. x x x

A spin would be nice for the N-20.
Or sell his 18HT and his N-20 and buy him a F-18.

not a lot (like NONE) where he sails.

anyone with a Taipan 4.9 they want to get rid of?

Probably. Are you serious?

Ok, now you're just piling on... ;-)

Depends on price and condition

Jay, how about a H16 paddle boat instead? (from the IDOIT thread)
http://columbia.craigslist.org/boa/1506631724.html

I seconded the gondola idea over there...