Two thousand and twentieth was not an easy year, especially for small businesses. At the end of this year, we decided to “kill two birds with one stone”: not just make a traditional selection of New Year’s gift ideas for yachtsmen, but find cool small brands that do something interesting on a marine theme, and thus support those who had a particularly difficult time . In this selection you will find one-piece souvenirs, decorative items, jewelry, clothing and furniture produced by people who are no strangers to the romance of sea voyages. The list includes ideas for New Year's gifts for any budget.
Gifts for a relative for the Navy holiday
It is no secret that a present for a sailor should be associated with the element of water. Sea-themed presents should be creative and original. Relatives can celebrate the sailor’s services to the Fatherland with one of the following gifts:
- Rafting. Descending river rapids on rafts is an extreme, cool and memorable present. You can give a certificate for rafting for absolutely any celebration.
- Bedding set. Bed linen with a 3D marine pattern looks so natural that the hero of the occasion will feel in his element and sleep like a baby.
- Captain's barometer. A barometer capable of predicting weather and storms 1-2 days in advance. Such a gift will appeal to the captain, admiral and amateur sailor.
- Spyglass. The cost of a high-quality telescope starts from 2000 rubles. A spyglass is an essential attribute of every navigator, allowing the sailor to be farsighted and avoid dangers.
- Pool subscription. A person who feels at one with the element of water will enjoy a subscription to the pool.
- Rubber boat. An expensive but cool gift option for a man who served in the navy. You can buy a rubber boat for 15,000 rubles or more.
- Photoshoot. A great gift idea for a person connected to the sea is an underwater photo shoot. There have definitely never been such photos in a sea wolf’s album.
- Encyclopedia of the history of the Russian fleet. Every navigator who respects his profession is obliged to know the history of the Russian fleet well and retell it from generation to generation. The encyclopedia in the gift edition will clearly help him with this.
- A set of care products from a barbershop. Barbershop is a men's store that sells beard and mustache care products. A sailor with wild facial hair will highly appreciate such a gift!
- Bottle of rum. Rum is considered the drink of the conquerors of the seas. The cost of good rum is quite high and amounts to 1200 rubles. and higher.
- Tour to places of military glory. An expensive present that will forever be remembered by the hero of the occasion. A tour of sea hero cities may include visits to cities such as Sevastopol, Murmansk and others
- Tackle for fishing. Naval service and fishing are inseparable, so presenting a sailor with good-quality gear is an excellent gift from relatives.
- Cruise. A gift option for a sailor and his wife is a trip to a river or sea cruise. The sun, waves and the rustle of the waves will be remembered by the spouses for a long time!
Captain's cup
For sailors, drinking a cup of tea is not a simple act. It's a whole tradition that comes with hard work. You can’t just drink tea on a ship, and there’s no time to do it.
Give your man a beautiful, large cup with seascapes, seagulls, and ships painted on it.
You may be able to find a mug designed to look like a barrel or a sailor saluting.
Souvenirs from friends and acquaintances
The Navy Day is a very important event for people who have ever worked on a naval vessel. So prepare in advance small marine-themed souvenirs for your friends and acquaintances related to the sea by profession. It can be:
- A boat in a glass bottle. What other gift could be more symbolic than a naval frigate placed in a transparent bottle? The navigator will highly appreciate such a souvenir and will be satisfied.
- Aquarium. Give the seafarer some sea life in an aquarium. Just let it not be the banal guppy fish, but something unusual: shrimp or sea crabs.
- Jet skiing. Recreation with excitement and adrenaline - water skiing and jet skiing. The sea wolf will be impressed for many years!
- Purse. The stylish accessories you choose for a person associated with the sea should be stylized according to the marine theme. Masters of leather art will create magnificent products and give the product a maritime brutality.
- Portrait. A portrait of a conqueror of the seas as a sea pirate or admiral in orders is a creative and fun idea. An unusual portrait is an excellent gift option for a sailor, boatswain or captain
- Dirk. The sea knife, known to everyone, is called a dirk. A forged personalized dagger with a scabbard will become a wonderful status item that every sailor will be proud of.
- Flippers. Good fins cost no less than 1,500 rubles and will definitely come in handy for sea diving enthusiasts.
- A visit to the aquarium will give you vivid impressions and expand your sailor’s knowledge of underwater flora and fauna.
- Scratch card. A personal map will be useful for a sailor, where the places he has visited will be marked. The asking price is from 1000 rubles.
- Parrot. Perhaps the sea wolf on land lacks a tame talking parrot? You can buy smart feathered animals for 500 rubles or more, depending on the variety. In addition, do not forget to buy a cage of the appropriate size.
- Riding on a yacht or sailboat. You can take the helm again and raise the sails while sailing on a rented yacht. You can rent a boat for a couple of hours for 5,000 rubles or more.
- Painting. For example, a reproduction of a painting by I.K. Aivazovsky. This great Russian artist painted paintings on the theme of sea storms. A person who has seen force nine storms more than once will definitely like such a gift.
- Puzzles. A person who has mastered the skill of tying sea knots will be able to solve logic puzzles. You can give a sailor you know a modern puzzle game.
- Vest. An integral attribute of every employee of the Russian Navy. This item of clothing is suitable for everyday wear and for a Navy holiday.
- Ship model. A cool gift for developing motor skills and logic is a small copy of a ship and a submarine, which must be assembled by hand.
- Themed photo frame. For Navy Day, a frame with anchors or, for example, decorated with shells is suitable. Insert a photo of the hero of the occasion during your service and the thematic gift is ready!
Ship models
What are the sea and navy primarily associated with? Of course, with ships. Therefore, an appropriate gift for a sailor is a model of a ship.
You can choose the model you like, or you can order the creation of a miniature copy of the ship on which your sailor sails
Present ideas:
- Radio controlled model . Many men enjoy playing with radio-controlled models. To really enjoy the toy, choose adult models with realistic performance and a wide range of functions.
- Combined ship models . These are ship models made of wood, metal, and fabric.
- Wooden assembled ship models . Models for ship modeling are not only interior decoration, but also an opportunity to assemble your own collection. You can find wooden models of the most famous ships in the world, stylized ships (for example, a pirate ship), as well as prefabricated models of schooners, submarines, and yachts.
Wooden ship models
Budget or handmade gifts from children
Handmade items made using nautical paraphernalia are a heartfelt sign of attention to the father on the occasion of the Navy from his children. Children can prepare one of the following surprises for their sailor dad:
- Keychain. An iron keychain in the shape of a sailboat is a practical gift option for a person who is in love with the sea. The keychain will decorate a bunch of car and house keys.
- Sippy mug. If the sea is rough and a hurricane is raging, a sippy cup will keep the contents safe and sound. Isn’t it a wonderful present? Its cost starts from 500 rubles. and higher.
- Record a song professionally. Renting a recording studio will cost you approximately 1,500 rubles. There you can professionally record the song “I am a sailor, you are a sailor” or “Apple” for your favorite sailor.
- Quest on a marine theme. A pirate adventure with treasure hunting or tying sea knots is often organized by many quest rooms. Dad, whose life is inextricably linked with sailing, will love the gift!
- Sailor badge. A badge with the abbreviation of the Navy or the flag of this branch of the military will decorate both the father’s dress uniform at the Navy holiday and a simple vest.
- Compass. A universal gift for father on Navy Day is a beautifully designed stylish compass. A real marine compass should be in a metal case on a chain. Dad will feel like a sea wolf even on land!
- Catamaran ride. How to congratulate on Navy Day on a budget, but sincerely? A leisurely ride with the whole family on a catamaran will allow you to enjoy majestic views of a pond or river landscapes.
- Visit to the water park. Where else can you plunge headlong into the pool if not in a modern water complex? A lot of fun and a charge of great mood are guaranteed!
- Soap. Soap created by the hands of children in the form of sea inhabitants will not only please the father on Navy Day, but will also be useful around the house.
- Projector lamp. It is quite possible to give a sailor a lamp-projector “Underwater World”. If you also add a soundtrack with the sound of waves, the atmosphere will be conducive to nostalgia for the expanses of the sea.
- Photo album with photographs from his time in the Navy. Caring children of school age and older may well try and create a naval album for their father with photographs from his time in the navy. Dad will often review such a memorable gift.
- Marine themed pillow. The recipient will be able to use interior pillows in a marine theme both at home and in the car. This could be a fish pillow, a pillow with a marine print and hand embroidery in the shape of an anchor and a ship.
- Snorkeling mask. The surface diving mask is very popular among sea tourists. The sailor will be able to use it on vacation and admire the underwater world.
For body
Crazy silver
From 150 to 5000 rubles
The St. Petersburg workshop Crazy Silver has existed since 2003 and specializes in designer silver jewelry. At first, craftsmen made them simply for themselves and friends, but over time, demand and assortment began to grow. A significant part of the pendants and earrings depict objects related to water sports: boards, sails, foils and fins.
The very first Crazy Silver pendant was a surf.
“We ourselves are fond of many sports.
We especially love windsurfing, kitesurfing, wakeboarding and yachting. Well, and the mountains, of course, what would winter be without them. That’s why our pendants are about these sports. But we are inspired to create pendants not only by extreme sports, but also by many interesting professions and various hobbies. After all, people invest their souls in completely different opportunities for self-realization,” says Crazy Silver.
You can also order tiny silver sailboats or even a bathyscaphe from the workshop’s online store.
Young surfers and yachtsmen will certainly appreciate the “Optimist” pendant or the shell pendant, which is similar to the mascot of one of the main characters of the cartoon “Catch the Wave.”
In addition to jewelry, in the Crazy Silver store you can buy designer car air fresheners with stylized images of a surfer, windsurfer or kite surfer.
KUSTO
From 850 to 1550 rubles
On the banks of the Volga, in Cheboksary , since 2012, they have been creating and selling hats with a lapel exactly like the legendary red knitted hat of the world ocean explorer Jacques-Yves Cousteau.
Over the past 8 years, the collection of KUSTO models has grown. To the original classic version, not only different colors were added, but also longer and shorter, warmer and lighter options.
There is even a collection of children's hats "for growing sailors who are not yet six years old."
KUSTO hats are knitted from merino wool (30%) and acrylic (70%).
In addition to the hats themselves, in the brand’s store you can also find fleece hoods with a “rising visor” and a small collection of clothing.
Helen Ocean
From 30,000 to 45,000 rubles
The Helen Ocean brand has been giving warmth to those who travel the seas and oceans or simply dream about it for 7 years. Elena Gubina and her team create practical, stylish and cozy handmade knitted sweaters. Elena was born into a family of Siberians and knows well: a Siberian is not the one who does not freeze, but the one who dresses warmly.
Perhaps the reason for Elena’s passionate love of traveling is that she is the daughter of a military man and has always moved around a lot. Or maybe the impressions from books about courageous discoverers of distant lands had this effect. One thing is certain: she has dreamed of sea adventures since childhood. When Elena took up diving and windsurfing, she decided that this trip should definitely be around the world. Then yachting appeared in her life. The oceans, unconquered spaces and the unbending, brave, persistent people who surrounded her only strengthened her desire to circumnavigate the Earth.
In our world, everything is interconnected. Therefore, the Helen Ocean brand was born in one of the yacht clubs near Moscow to serve those who are in love with the sea, wind, and sail.
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“The idea of sweaters was born at the moment when I accidentally came to a handicraft exhibition. I suddenly realized that I could thank all those wonderful people who help make my childhood dream come true by knitting them warm, real sweaters that would serve as a talisman for them far from their native shores. The image of Hemingway stood before my eyes,” says Elena.
“Literally half an hour after this idea came to me, I had already drawn the logo of the future company and knew where to get the raw materials. Sometimes I felt like Penelope from Homer’s ancient Greek poem, doing needlework while waiting for her Odysseus,” continues the founder of the Helen Ocean brand.
You can get acquainted with the author's works of Helen Ocean at the annual exhibition of yachts and boats Moscow Boat Show in March.
You can choose a model from a gallery of products or come up with a completely new creation together with the craftsmen and make an individual order.
“We are happy to give the warmth of centuries-old traditions!” - Helen Ocean
Delicious gifts from your loved one
The preferences of sailors are known to everyone. So you can’t do without gastronomic delights using seafood, seaweed and fish on Sailor’s Day. Only, in order to please the man you love, who has seen so much in life, you will have to try! An experienced navigator will be surprised by such culinary surprises from his beloved woman as:
- Elite red caviar. A set of different varieties of caviar is a great gift for your favorite sailor on Navy Day.
- Dinner at a seafood restaurant. If you are not the best cook, invite your husband to a restaurant where he can taste seafood dishes. Dinner for two will cost you about 3,000 rubles.
- Handmade cake. A cake in the shape of a ship, a treasure chest and a Navy flag will be an unforgettable gift and holiday table decoration.
- Sea salad. Have you decided to make an edible surprise for a sailor yourself? - Then it's time to make the salad! A cool idea - a salad in the shape of an anchor with the initials of the hero of the occasion.
- Sushi. If your loved one loves Japanese cuisine, organize a trip to a sushi bar for him or make the rolls yourself. Then the surprise you presented will be remembered for a long time.
- Seafood pizza. Don’t know what culinary surprise to give your sailor boyfriend? Of course, homemade pizza stuffed with seafood. For a creative touch, roll out the pizza dough into a heart shape for the shortest route to your sailor's heart!
- Dessert with rum. Rum is considered the drink of sailors, but in the case of preparing dessert it will only be used as a flavoring. A melting, tender dessert prepared with love will be appreciated by every sailor.
- Baked fish. We are talking about elite varieties of fish: sea bass, salmon, tuna, sterlet and others. Prepared according to the best recipe, they will become a magnificent dish on the festive table for Navy Day.
We talked about the best gift ideas for a man involved in the Navy from his closest people: wife, children, relatives and friends. Souvenirs, budget-friendly handmade gifts, culinary and fun gifts for sailors are not so difficult to find - you just need to activate creative thinking and time for shopping. The marine theme is relevant at all times, so you will have a very wide choice of gifts!
What to give a sailor for his birthday
What do you associate the sea with? Of course, with relaxation, romance and adventure. Therefore, we have a special attitude towards people who have chosen the difficult, dangerous profession of a sailor. After all, sailors every time have to conquer the water element, sometimes risking their lives. And although there are many holidays on the calendar, the most important for most people is their birthday. What to give the birthday boy on such a significant day?
You can successfully play on the fact that the most important thing for a representative of this profession is to realize that they are waiting for him on the shore. A beautiful transparent bottle filled with earth can be a symbolic gift from a sailor’s family. A piece of the “native land” will always remind the sailor that close and dear people are waiting for him on the shore.
You can also give the sea wolf:
- GPS navigator;
- portable radio;
- mini weather station;
- a small waterproof digital camera;
- waterproof watch;
- waterproof case for mobile phone.
Ship bell
Surely your sea wolf misses those times when he was called to dinner not with the words “Darling, come eat,” but with the ringing of a bell. Give him a real ship's bell for Black Sea Fleet Day. Of course, it doesn’t have to be life-size; a smaller copy will do just fine.
But present it to him in an original, creative way - when it’s time for the festive dinner, ring the bell. Believe me, your man will be pleasantly surprised by such a wonderful, unusual gift for his professional holiday.
"Joking" T-shirt
All sailors are jokers and jokers, and they will not fail to prank someone, have fun, or tell a funny joke. This means that you can give your sea wolf a cool T-shirt with a playful print.
This maritime holiday, treat your man to a T-shirt that features a cartoon sailor with a fun caption.
By the way, you can choose an inscription, after reading which everyone will understand that the sailor is busy. For example, "The sailor's girl has a strong stroke" or something like that.
Bottle stand “Pirate”
Men love to get together in noisy groups with their colleagues, remembering how they served together on a ship, how many storms they survived, how many critical and funny situations there were. An indispensable attribute of such “sweet memories” is a bottle of wine or vodka.
Let your sailor stand out from the rest - give him a beautiful, unusual Pirate bottle holder. Men love to show off, even more than women, they want to be different from others.
Imagine how all your colleagues will enviously look at such a stand, and with what pleasure your man will talk about how caring you are to him.
Magnet with a secret
Many sailors, traveling around the world, try to bring with them a piece of it from each country. Most often these are all kinds of magnets, some interesting paintings, souvenirs.
As a gift for your sailor on Black Sea Fleet Day, we suggest you choose a marine magnet, but not an ordinary one, but with a musical secret.
Imagine this: your loved one approaches the refrigerator, touches the nose of a pirate on a magnet, and then suddenly cheerfully begins to sing “Yo-ho-ho, and a bottle of rum-ah!”
Marine spyglass
A real spyglass would be a wonderful gift for a sailor who served in the Russian Black Sea Fleet.
We would like to immediately note that you will have to fork out some money for such a gift - a spyglass, in a beautiful wooden box, upholstered in leather, will cost a tidy sum.
But is it possible to talk about money when you see such indescribable, childishly naive delight in the eyes of your man?
