I’m also a sailing instructor (well, volunteer), and let me tell you, we spend a lot of time in life jackets! The worst part is that like everything else on a boat life jackets never really dry out, so old ones take on this horrible musty smell which lingers on your clothes, hair, everywhere… So I definitely think a new life jacket could be an appreciated gift! Besides, guys are practical-minded when it comes to gifts.

Just make sure you get one of the athletic style life jackets like this:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0047E1BN0?ie=UTF8&tag=gifts4boats-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B0047E1BN0
They’re much more comfortable than traditional life jackets!

Or if he teaches offshore sailing you’ll want to get one of the self-inflating kinds like this:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000NV9W9Q?ie=UTF8&tag=gifts4boats-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B000NV9W9Q

Good luck!
Emily

I was just wondering about a gift for my boyfriend, he is a sailing instructor and really needs a new life jacket. I was thinking of getting him one, but I’m worried he will think it is a dumb gift, because if he asked his parents they would probably just buy him one,
I dunno help!
haha

Thanks!

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Kind regards,

Joe Adams
Sailing Today.