Gear

Father’s Day Gift Guide – 2015

Father's Day is the perfect opportunity to give boaters what they love!

By Yachting Staff

June 5, 2015

Updated: June 5, 2015

Garmin VIRB XE

The VIRB XE action camera by Garmin shoots rich, high definition footage at 1080p/60fps and 12 megapixel photos. ($399)

Costa Del Mar – Cortez

Costa’s Cortez offers a large fit with a bold wrap shape, meant to block glare from entering from the sides. The linear venting system alleviates lens fogging, and the temple tips feature open slots for a retainer cord. The frames are built of nearly indestructible co-injected molded nylon, with sturdy integral hinge technology. The hypoallergenic rubberized interior lining and nose pads keep the sunglasses comfortably in place all day, providing a “forget-they’re-on” fit ($169).

Raymarine Dragonfly-4DVS

Raymarine Dragonfly-4DVS 4″ Dual-Channel CHIRP sonar with DownVision and conventional sonar will change your underwater view and maximize your time fishing. Easily identify fish and underwater objects with photo-like sonar images from the DownVision channel and target fish ($249).

65” SunBrite TV

It’s a television designed to stay outdoors in the harshest weather conditions. Salt corrosion and creeping moisture are specifically guarded against thanks to a weatherproof exterior. (32″ model starts at $1,495; $1,495- $7,695)

The Macallan Single Malt Scotch Whiskey

The Macallan Single Malt Scotch Whiskey, boasts hints of sweet cream and vanilla ($55).

Endurance II Time

The Endurance II Time and Tide from Weems & Plath will keep track of time in a stylish manor. ($199)

Gill Waterproof Duffel Bag

This Gill Waterproof Duffel Bag is a watertight roll-top closure that opens along the entire length of the bag for easy access. It’s water-resistant on the outside with compression straps ($149).

Wi-Fish Downvision Blackbox with Wi-Fi

Transform your smartphone into a powerful CHIRP DownVision sonar with Wi-Fish. Simply download the free Wi-Fish app and connect using standard Wi-Fi and you will be streaming real time sonar right to your smartphone or tablet ($199).

Costa Del Mar – Palapa

Palapa, features a smaller, square-shape lightweight frame. It also offers optically adjustable no-slip silicone nose pads and integral hinges for a durable, comfortable fit. Frame colors include palladium, gunmetal, rose gold, and the new palladium with crystal red temples ($199).

The Tissot Sailing Touch sports watch

The Tissot Sailing Touch sports watch features Tissot’s touch screen technology with all the functions you require for smooth safe sailing. Maritime designed color themes make this watch perfect for wearing on shore as well as on the water ($1,150).

Henri Lloyd Cobra Dinghy Short

The Henri Lloyd Cobra Dinghy Short is ideal for dinghy sailing with their fast draining zippered pockets, seat reinforcement, and neoprene padding ($99).

Sea-Doo Seascooter

The Sea-Doo Seascooter, can operate at depths up to 65 feet, making it a great option for snorkeling or shallow dives. The 12V battery lasts an hour and the entire thing folds into a package the size of a gym bag ($299.95).

Sperry Gold Cup Authentic Original 2-Eye Boat Shoe

The Sperry Gold Cup Authentic Original 2-Eye Boat Shoe Genuine is stain- and water-resistant leather for durable and lasting wear ($160).

Costa Del Mar – Loreto

Costa’s new hybrid sport metal, Loreto, honors its namesake with laid-back style. It features a medium fit aviator frame shape, built with quality Monel metal, integral hinges and durable nylon arms. Optically adjustable no-slip silicone nose pads, and hypoallergenic rubberized temple tips offer a “forget-they’re-on” fit. Frame colors include palladium with white temples, gunmetal with black temples, rose gold, and gunmetal with crystal temples ($199).

Gill Pro Short Finger Gloves

The Gill Pro Short Finger Gloves patented short finger glove has pre-curved fingers with seamless construction for ultimate durability and comfort when gripping rope ($44.95).

Balvenie Single Malt Scotch

Unlike most 21-year-olds, the Balvenie Single Malt Scotch is smooth and sophisticated ($207).

Navigator Pro 7×30

The Porro Prism Navigator Pro Series is the choice for recreational boaters, weekend anglers and hobby sailors. It offers exceptional performance for the price with many of the features found on premium, world-famous Steiner marine binoculars ($344.99).

Giovanna Locatelli Grande Ship’s Wheel Ashtray

The Giovanna Locatelli Grande Ship’s Wheel Ashtray is the ultimate luxury nautical ashtray with a classic ship’s wheel and compass rose design, wrapped with marine rope. The chrome-plated, stainless-steel ashtray is available with brown rope or silver-plated rope. The wheel rotates to open and close the ashtray, and sweep the ashes into the base ($325).

Papa’s Pilar

Named after legendary author and angler Ernest “Papa” Hemingway is Papa’s Pilar ($40).

Vívoactive GPS Smartwatch

The Vívoactive GPS Smartwatch , is an ultra-thin, lightweight smartwatch with built-in Garmin sports apps that you can wear every day to help you keep a healthy balance between work and life ($249.99).

Costa Del Mar – Rooster

The performance features in Costa’s Rooster style give anglers an edge over their worthy opponents. The large-fit sunglasses include built-in side shields to block incoming glare, as well as vents to alleviate lens fogging. The temple tips provide open slots for a retainer cord. The frames are built of nearly indestructible co-injected molded nylon, with sturdy integral hinge technology. The hypoallergenic rubberized interior lining and nose pads keep the sunglasses comfortably in place all day, no matter how harsh the conditions. Rooster frame color options include blackout, tortoise, matte black, and white with a blue Costa logo ($169).

‘Ohana Pahu Sandal

The Ohana Pahu Sandal is a classic 3-point with the added security of a heel strap, this adventure sandal combines the best of both worlds. Draw inspiration from our best-selling ‘Ohana. Water-resistant and quick-drying synthetic with adjustable straps for a custom fit. Soft textile lining ($90).

Double Fish Handle Steak Board

This Double Fish Handle Steak Board features two chrome-plated brass fish handles and an ample 3/4″ juice groove. Available in Multi or Single Mahogany Accents ($140).

Bin 707 Cabernet Sauvignon 2012

Bin 707 is a Cabernet Sauvignon reflection of Grange: intensely flavoured fruit; completion of fermentation and maturation in new oak; expressing a Penfolds understanding of multi-vineyard, multi-region fruit sourcing. Bin 707 was first vintaged in 1964 ($350).

Vineyard Vines Solid Stretch Board Shorts

This Vineyard Vines Solid Stretch Board Shorts will stretch every which way with you. And just in case you go a bit too far, the manufacturer reinforced the stitching on the seams. With side-zippered pocket, vineyard vines label on leg and 100 percent polyester, these men’s swim trunks are ready for you ($89.50).

Bollé Jude Sunglasses

Jude brings together chiseled good-looks and high-quality polarized lenses to make a statement about this brand’s commitment to always exceeding expectations. If your life demands style and versatility, these glasses are the perfect companion ($119).