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Jamison
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Initially Posted - 06/23/2004 : 17:21:23

Hello. I want to get my brother a gift that has to do with sailing and was thinking of a compass. Does anyone have any good ideas as to what a newbie sailor would appreciate or what would be appropriate? I appreciate any assitance.

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sailgal
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Response Posted - 06/23/2004 : 17:54:36

All depends on ones budget. How about a good pair of sailing gloves ( I love my Harkin Black Magics), or polarized sunglasses. Moving up, handheld VHF or GPS. The list can be endless! Also check out the new ships store for clothing and misc. other 250/25 Catalina ideas.

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RichardG
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Response Posted - 06/23/2004 : 18:46:16

Without knowing what boat your brother has, or what equipment he already has, I'd say he'd appreciate a gift certificate to Boaters World, Sailnet, et al.

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ClamBeach
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Response Posted - 06/23/2004 : 18:48:57

Does he own a boat... or is just going to be sailing?
(This expands the type of gifts appropriate...)

At any rate, gifts appropriate for either owner or sailor..

Sailing Gloves (as mentioned)
Hats
Sailing Jacket
Sailing Shorts, Pants, Boots, Flashlight, Gear Bag, Knife, Pocket Tools...etc...

Some Popular web vendors...

www.westmarine.com
www.sailnet.com
www.defender.com
www.layline.com
www.overtons.com

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Buzz Maring
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Response Posted - 06/23/2004 : 19:31:05

Hi there,

If your brother owns an older boat, and if he is a do-it-yourself kinda' guy, he might like a subscription to "Good Old Boat." There are many other sailing magazines available, but they often cater to a more upscale crowd with big yachts and pocket books to match.

I don't want to embarrass you, but unless you know of a specific compass that your brother needs/wants, I don't think that would be a good choice. In this day of affordable GPS and other navigation systems, compasses don't get as much use as they used to.

Good luck!

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Frank Hopper
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Response Posted - 06/24/2004 : 00:02:18

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by sailgal
 polarized sunglasses.<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"></blockquote id="quote">
Suzie, I have never liked polarized sunglasses, doesn't the shifting plane of transmission bug you? Look at the water... turn your head 90 degrees, voila. I really like glacier glasses, seriously dark. REI co-op.

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Derek Crawford
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Response Posted - 06/24/2004 : 00:29:52

Yes, Frank. But polarized sunglasses really help you "read" the water
for puffs.
Derek

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Douglas
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Response Posted - 06/24/2004 : 00:36:34

A roll up brim type hat from REI to protect from the sun
A hand held compas for taking bearings
A good pair of binoculars
A hand held VHF radio
A nice printed ships log for collecting trip data and maintenance.
A cruising guide for his local area

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Champipple
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Response Posted - 06/24/2004 : 08:03:15

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by Derek Crawford
 Yes, Frank. But polarized sunglasses really help you "read" the water
for puffs.
Derek
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I agree Derek...and they help keep your retina's attached

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sailgal
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Response Posted - 06/24/2004 : 11:20:14

To be honest Frank, I have a pair of Revos that I love to death, can wear them all day and they never bother my eyes. I do wear a pair of polarized on occasion (when it is a water day...swimming cleaning boat...so on) and they don't bother me too much, I can see shallow water easier as well. White sand jumps out and also easier to watch dolpins and fish as they swim by.

If they fall over board I'd buy another pair. If the revos fall over, I'd dive in.

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bobmac
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Response Posted - 06/24/2004 : 13:11:31

guys, Guys, GUYS ! before you digress.. Back to the gift list.

How about a dozen bottles of Sam Adams Lager, in a canvas sailing sack, and a pair of new dock ropes.

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Jamison
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Response Posted - 06/24/2004 : 13:21:06

Thanks so much for all of the great ideas!!! I will let you know what we get and what he thinks!!

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Frank Hopper
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Response Posted - 06/24/2004 : 15:46:26

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by bobmac
 guys, Guys, GUYS ! before you digress.. Back to the gift list.
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Derek, Doug, Duane; did a newbie just tell four MMC's (and the first lady of the Admiralty!) not to digress

Hurumph I say, Hurumph!

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Champipple
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Response Posted - 06/24/2004 : 15:51:33

Last I checked, this forum was built on Digression....or was that regression...or maybe that was indigestion

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austin72
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Response Posted - 06/25/2004 : 10:30:48

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by fhopper@mac.com
 <blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by bobmac
 guys, Guys, GUYS ! before you digress.. Back to the gift list.
<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"></blockquote id="quote">
Derek, Doug, Duane; did a newbie just tell four MMC's (and the first lady of the Admiralty!) not to digress

Hurumph I say, Hurumph!

<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"></blockquote id="quote">

"Hey, I didn't get a Hurumph outta that guy!"
-Mel Brooks

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roberoo
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Response Posted - 06/30/2004 : 22:00:22

Hi a little off subject, however does anybody know of obscure or mainly sail oriented shops/stores etc in the Miami/FT. Lauderdale area. I will be there this weekend and wanted to look around. Further North I didn't have a lot of luck (Daytona/Cocoa). Any info appreciated.

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