O’Brien F reeboard

The boater on your list is sure to enjoy this O’Brien Freeboard. This versatile watersports board is easy to learn on and to ride in multiple ways. It can be used as a kneeboard or for standing up, and for more of a challenge, it can be used to surf. It is perfect for families looking to have fun on the water. $229.99; obrien.com

BLU3 NEMO

It’s a snorkel on steroids with a battery-driven compressor pump that hovers 10 feet above a diver, delivering air to the regulator. Operation is so simple, Blue3’s tag line is “Just breathe.” One battery charge will power it about an hour. Spare batteries are $200. Also available is the Nomad ($1,999), a floating air supply tethered to a regulator with a 30-foot airline. $899; diveblu3.com

CONNELLY DESTROYER 3 TWO-WAY TOW SADDLE TUBE

Any boater on your list will love this Connelly Destroyer 3 Two-Way Tow Saddle Tube. It is a three-rider tube with multiple seating positions: in the cockpit or chariot, or two riders in the saddle seats. It has six padded handles with knuckle guards, and eight grab straps for added safety. The Two-Way Tow adds value and fun for the entire family. It comes with a Boston valve for easy inflation, a quick-connect tube rope attachment, a one-year warranty, and a peel-and-stick repair kit. $419.99; connelly skis.com

Glade Prospect Sunglasses

Glade Prospect sunglasses stood up to months of testing by one of our videographers, and so we think it is a great holiday gift. To read her full review, check out boatingmag.com/story/ gear/glade-prospect-sunglasses-review. $74.99; shopglade.com