CHRISTMAS GIFT IDEAS

STEALTH TIMER

If you’re late to the start wearing this watch, there’s no excuse! As well as the large, super clear display, modes include a digital compass and course shift as well as the ‘stealth’ feature of a silent countdown so you can outsmart the opposition on the line.

Price: £100. gillmarine.com

SAILING CALENDAR

Any office/home study would look bare without a wall hanging calendar – particularly one that inspires dreams of getting afloat. Two of our favourites are from Cowes photographers, Rick Tomlinson and Paul Wyeth.

Price: £29. pwpictures.com rick-tomlinson.com

RIGGERS BAG

Arthur Beale’s all natural oiled wool pullovers are the company’s signature item today, but it also has dozens of gift ideas, including this Rigging Tool Bag. Made from canvas and leather it features 24 external and 18 internal pockets plus practical handles and lanyards.

Price: £49.95. arthurbeale.co.uk

PUNCHY RUM

Synonymous with sailing since the mid 17th Century, rum continues to be the yachtsman’s favourite tipple. This south Devon firm, which currently sponsors our Letters pages and has also teamed up with Spirit Yachts, produces some dangerously good sipping rums. A personal favourite is its premium reserve blended Egremont rum – wow!

Price: from £42. hattiers.com

HELLO SAILOR!

For the playful gin-loving sailor in your life, this is a ‘classic gin with contemporary attitude and a stand out bottle’. The bold London gin is from a Thames distiller with eight generations of know-how.

Price: from £32.99. hellosailorworld.com

See yachtingworld.com for our ever popular post of over 50 Christmas gift ideas