Nothing like a day of calm clear paddling to exercise your body while relaxing your soul.

Kayakers and canoers are a very different type of boater — they’re probably not going to be in to a lot of the old-time nautical gift stuff that you find on a lot of the rest of this site. Paddlers are more likely to be outdoors enthusiasts who see the kayak and canoe, as a light displacement craft capable of going anywhere), as an excellent way to explore parts of nature that others cannot: rivers, creeks, lakes, rocky shorelines and the like.

So what about gifts for the paddler? Some of these ideas are better suited as gifts for kayakers, while some are gifts for canoeists, and some gift ideas are suited for any type of paddler. You might also find it helpful to browse our list of canoe gifts.

Great Gifts for Paddlers, Kayakers, and Canoeists

• Stand-up Paddleboard
  Stand-up paddleboarding is not canoeing or kayaking, but it is a paddle sport, and one that’s extremely hot right now at that. Many surf kayakers (and surfers) are taking to paddleboarding as a more adventurous way to paddle than traditional kayaking. I can’t imagine a better gift for someone who always likes to try the latest adventure sports!
• Kayaking Santa
  Ever wondered what Santa does in the off-season? Yep, I always knew he was a paddler. Look no further for a cute Christmas gift for boaters of all types.
• Neoprene Water Gloves
  Good paddling gloves, like a good gift for paddlers, should be comfortable, good in and out of water, and long-lasting: these fit the bill on all accounts!
• Clear Dry Bags
  For the more practically minded, a gift idea that any kayaker, canoer, or paddler will definitely use: dry bags that actually let you find your stuff! I can’t believe nobody thought of this earlier…
• Outside Inside Kayak Santa Ornament
  It doesn’t get much cuter than this Christmas ornament from Outside Inside. If you still need a few stocking stuffers for the kayaker on your list, consider this the ultimate Christmas gift for paddlers.
• Pro Paddle
  Eventually the standard aluminum paddle doesn’t quite cut it, and the avid kayaker will begin to pine after a lighter weight composite paddle with a more aggressive blade — one like this actually! Think of it this way: with this gift for kayakers, you’re giving the gift of speed!
• Composite Multi-part Paddle
  If you’re looking to choose a gift for paddlers that really impresses, consider this lightweight composite paddle– great gift for kayakers who transport their boats by car and can’t easily fit a conventional paddle.
• Kayak Worktable
  If you’re looking for a gift for a kayaker who also enjoys fishing (or the other way around), then this “kayak worktable” may be just the ticket! One of the major problems of fishing from a kayak is where to keep all of your stuff. This gift turns any kayak into a fishing kayak by giving you a stable safe and convenient workspace to manage your fishing gear.
• Inflatable Kayak
  If kayaking is just something you like to do say on family vacations, or as an escape from your main boat, then an inflatable kayak might be the right gift choice for you. Doesn’t have the speed or durability of a hard shell kayak, but you can take it pretty much anywhere!
• Advanced Frame Expedition Inflatable Kayak
  Here’s my review of this kayak: awesome, awesome, awesome!!! The Advanced Frame Expedition Inflatable Kayak combines the strength and agility of hard-shell kayaks with the portability of an inflatable. People have been taking these boats deep into the wilderness and then exploring remote lakes and rivers with them. This combo kayak really can do anything, and this is a great price for it, making it an excellent gift for boaters of all types.
• Fishing Kayak
  Many people have discovered how great it can be to use a kayak for fishing. For the solo fisherman, it’s a lot simpler and cheaper to use a kayak rather than a large boat, there’s no engine noise to scare away the fish, you can go faster than a rowboat, and you can go just about anywhere without worrying about hitting bottom. The Angler Kayak was designed to target this growing niche of kayak fisherman, and it makes a great gift for fishermen who paddle!
• Pelican Dry Case
  If you’re like me, half the reason you’re out in a kayak is to capture on film some of the amazing scenery that you can only see from the water. And you also spend the whole time worried about a roll destroying your expensive camera gear. Well, no longer! If someone gives you this great kayaking gift, you can keep cameras, cell phones, wallets, etc. safe regardless of how wet it gets!
• Touring Kayak
  If you’re giving a kayak as a gift, consider this model from Wilderness Systems. This is a touring kayak– built to strike the perfect balance between comfort and performance, it will treat you well for many years to come!
• Mini Anchor
  What do you do when you’re in a canoe/ kayak and you need to stop? Canoes and kayaks are so light even the slightest wind or current can send them scooting away. With this lightweight portable anchor you can stop mid-paddle at just the right fishing hole, or to watch wildlife, take a picture, etc. — a million uses for this gift!
• Paddle Grips
• Waterproof MP3 Player
  Now you can listen to your music no matter how wet it gets in the kayak or canoe!
• Old Town Guide Canoe
  The Old Town Guide is one of the classic canoe designs, and I’ve never seen it at such a low price. If you’ve been considering getting a canoe for a while, I definitely recommend taking advantage of this sale. You won’t be disappointed in this rock-solid canoe, and whoever is the lucky recipient of the canoe gift is bound to be thrilled!
• Canoe and Kayak Sail
  A unique and super fun gift idea for kayakers or canoers.
• Loose Fit Rashguard (Men’s)
  Paddling involves a lot of upper body movement, and also the likelihood of getting wet. This kayaking gift for men is quick-drying, smooth on the skin, and super comfortable even after a lot of miles!
• Women’s Paddling Rashguard
  A great gift for women paddlers!

Paddling with these is so comfortable you don’t even need gloves anymore! Makes a great gift for the recreational paddler or someone who likes to put in a lot of miles exploring with a kayak.

Your Gift Ideas for Paddlers?

Are you a passionate paddler? I could use your help! I know this list of gifts isn’t as complete as it could be. Have I forgotten some creative and unique gift idea that every paddler will absolutely love? Let me know what you think in the comment box below!

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6 Gifts That Divers Will Love

To get the perfect gift for a diver you need to look beyond the typical gear. I have searched through the hundreds of potential gifts and found the perfect six. Whether you’re looking for a unique Christmas gift idea, or other holiday gifts like Valentine’s Day or Hanukkah or even a birthday, the scuba diver in your life is sure to appreciate these fun and practical ideas!

Underwater Slate

This handy 4” x 4” slate attaches to your wrist with a wrist strap and comes in a “book” design. It has 5 writing surfaces and a pencil that is attached to a leash. The slate is smartly designed and works great as a communication device between two divers. It is especially good for new divers.

U.S. Divers Titanium 5-Inch Diving Knife

This highly rated knife is made of titanium which is a very strong and lightweight metal. It doesn’t rust in the water, which is a big plus for scuba divers who are in water all the time. It is a great safety device to add to a scuba divers gear bag, and will help get them out of nets or anything else they may get caught in.

Scuba Diving Equipment Package Set

This set is perfect for a new diver. It comes with a VEO 100 computer, an Alpha 8 DVT regulator, and Alpha 8 octopus, and an OceanPro BCD. This kit contains many of the items that a new diver needs and is high quality as well.

Diving Flashlight

Every scuba diver needs a good flashlight in their gear kit, and this highly rated flashlight will perform under pressure. This light is specifically meant for diving and other outdoor uses where it will take a beating. It is completely water proof to 400 feet, and can be used on deep sea dives. It has a wrist cuff and strap so that it doesn’t float away under water. This is a gift that will be appreciated by any diver.

Go Pro HD Helmet HERO Camera

This waterproof camera takes amazingly clear video and still shots of your diver’s experience. It mounts to nearly any helmet with the included mounts for a hands free recording. It lets your diver review the magic of the underwater world.

Electronics Dry Case

Your diver may not need to take their smart phone with them on the actual dive, but they may want it while they are getting there. This vacuum seal case will keep a divers electronics dry and safe from moisture. It has a neoprene armband and a neck lanyard included and features a crystal clear pouch so you can still see and use your electronics. It also has an integrated headphone jack so you can listen to tunes while keeping your electronics dry.

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Have you given a scuba diver a gift they have absolutely loved?

If you have given an amazing gift or if you know of something that your scuba diver loves, then let us know. Simply, put your suggestions in the comment box below. I would love to hear from you!

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Give the gift of tranquility by helping fishermen do what they love.

Like others passionate about their sport, fisherman are usually going to love pretty much any gift that has something to do with fishing. But if you want to give a really great fishing gift, here’s my advice for narrowing down the list of potential fishing gift ideas:

• First, you don’t want to get something they already have — that’s why I’ve chosen items that are new or unusual. Every fisherman is already going to have a rod and a reel, for example.
• Second, look for the latest and greatest. Especially if you’re buying gifts for a man, guys love gadgets! If there’s something new that will impress their fishing buddies, that can be a great gift for guys
• Third, look for quality: good quality items from trusted brands are always appreciated. That’s why I’ve only put things on this gift ideas list if they are from a brand that fishermen know and trust!

The Best Gifts for Fisherman:

• Fishing Kayak
  A kayak for fishing? Yep, it’s true — the avid fisherman knows a quiet lightweight boat that can go anywhere is a great way to find the fish! Another recommended gift for fishermen!
• Combination Fishfinder/ GPS Chartplotter
  Fishing made easy!
• Kayak Worktable
  If you’re looking for a gift for a kayaker who also enjoys fishing (or the other way around), then this “kayak worktable” is perfect! Turns any kayak into a fishing kayak by giving you a stable safe and convenient workspace to manage your fishing gear.
• Mini Anchor
  Wish I had one of these in my canoe — gift list anyone?
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  Small Craft Safety Bag
  Safety makes a great gift!
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  FastFind 210 GPS Personal Location BeaconA great gift for the boater who appreciates safety and likes cool gadgets!
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  Clamp-On Rod Holder
  This gift idea keeps your rod at the ready for anytime a fishing opportunity should arise!
• Fishing for Cruisers
  Fun book will teach you how to fish from your boat, whether you’re cruising the Caribbean, the San Juan Islands, or anywhere in between!
• Fishing Christmas Tree Ornaments
  Cute and fun Christmas Gift for Fisherman.
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  The West Marine Gift Card
  West Marine is like a Mecca for boaters; they have literally everything you could imagine for boating, fishing, sailing, etc. If you can’t choose a boater gift, give ‘em a gift card to West Marine and you can’t go wrong!

• Digital Fish Scale
  Another one for our gifts for fishermen list — for the fisherman who actually wants to tell the truth about how big it really was!
• Ultimate Tacklebox
  This may just be the perfect tacklebox, and therefore makes a great gift for any fisherman in need of a little organization, but also finds its way on to our list of the best gifts for boaters– since all boaters could benefit from this kind of organization!
• Gear Vest
  Keep all of your boating gear right at hand.
• Nervous Waters DVD
  THE classic of fishing cinema makes it on to our list of recommended gifts for fisherman.
• Saltwater Fishing Lures
  Lures for fishermen are like shoes for women: you can never have too many, because each one has a unique purpose!
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  Fisherman’s Vest & PFD
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Being a boater myself, and having many friends on my own gift list who are boaters, I’ve spent a LOT of time scouring the interwebs to find this year’s very best gift ideas for boaters. And that, my friends, is exactly what you will find in this list:

• Recycled Sailcloth Bag
  The perfect gift should be something unique, functional, well-made, and ideally also environmentally friendly. This bag fits the bill perfectly! Made from old sails, it definitely has some green cred, but most importantly it lets sailors show off their passion for their hobby in a way that is classy and uber-creative. I got one of these bags a year ago and can’t tell you how many great comments I’ve received. In fact, two friends liked it so much they’ve bought one for themselves! This is truly a perfect gift idea for boaters.
• Weems & Plath Gimballed Barometer and Clock
  For the perfect elegant gift idea, consider this high quality brass barometer/ clock combination. Weems & Plath has been making high quality marine instruments for decades, and it shows in the high quality workmanship that goes into a piece like this. Equal parts work of art and functional tool, I imagine it displayed in a sailor’s office so s/he can be reminded of the sea even while working the “day job”! This is definitely a gift to impress!
• Nautical Chart Marble Clock
  Another great piece of nautical decor to display in the boater’s home or office, these clocks display a piece of the nautical chart from your favorite boating grounds.
• Boatowner’s Manual
  As the name implies, the Boatowner’s Manual is a book that no boat owner should be without! Sail magazine said “This book should come as standard equipment with every boat. If the boater on your shopping list doesn’t have one yet, get it as a gift!
• Clear Dry Bags
  Boaters have long used dry bags to keep sensitive items safe in the constantly-wet marine environment, but anyone who’s used a dry bag knows that they’re not exactly user-friendly. Basically just one long tube, there are no pockets for organization, and you can spend hours digging through your dry bags trying to remember which one has the chap stick. Now there’s a better way. Clear dry bags let you immediately see what is in each bag, and where it is, so you don’t have to waste time digging. I haven’t seen many boaters who have these yet, so it definitely should make a good gift for any boater!

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  Explorer Motion Sickness Relief BandIf you’ve ever spent time on a boat in less than ideal conditions, you know how quickly motion sickness can spoil the fun. Of course there are pills you can take, but they have side effects that are often worse than the disease (they put you to sleep). Finally, there’s a sea sickness cure that doesn’t require drugs: the Explorer Motion Sickness Relief Band from Abbot Labs. This is FDA-approved so you know it’s legit, and it works by providing electronic stimulation that blocks the signals that cause nausea. A great gift for any boater that gets seasickness (and really, who doesn’t?!).

GlobalFix iPRO Category I GPS-Enabled EPIRB
If you’ve ever read the book Black Wave (or nearly any other modern sea survival story, for that matter), then you know that the family’s lives were ultimately saved thanks to a mysterious little device called an EPIRB (Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon). In interviews, the father of the family has said that they had hesitated about buying an EPIRB because of the cost. Little did he know that little “splurge” would ultimately be responsible for saving their lives. Nothing makes a better gift than safety, and an EPIRB is the ultimate in boating safety, automatically transmitting your location and a distress signal if it detects that the boat is sinking (it can also be manually activated). The GlobalFix iPRO Category I EPIRB shown here is the latest generation, and the top-rated EPIRB at West Marine– you can be proud giving this to any Boater on your Gift List!

• Sailing World’s Best of Dr. Crash Calendar
  Looking for a gift that’s economical, but still unique and enjoyable? Consider this one-of-a-kind calendar from the venerable Sailing World. Hundreds of calendare have pictures of boats, but this one’s different: it features high-powered racing yachts captured at the moment of capsizing, and the result is a dozen stunning images that are sure to take the breath away of any sailor or boater. The best gift for boaters that costs less than $20!
• Traditional Brass Weather Station
  Boaters who are fans of traditional nautical instruments will especially appreciate this gift idea. Mounted on a slab of polished Mahogany are three high quality weather instruments from the venerable Weems & Plath: a barometer, quartz clock, and a comfortmeter (a combination hygrometer for measuring humidity and thermometer). Give this to your favorite boater, and he or she will always know what the weather is like outside (also makes a great display item!).
• Model Ship Schooner
  Every boater enjoys model ships, and this lovely schooner model is one of the best I’ve seen!

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• Brass Harbormaster Telescope
  Back in the day the harbormaster would sit in his perch and use a telescope like this one to observe the ships coming and going, in order to keep track of what was happening in his harbor. Now the traditional wood and brass telescope is likely to be looked at as much as looked through — it makes a great nautical decor piece in any boater’s home!

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