Ocean Paddler Gift Guide

14 Gift Ideas for an Ocean Paddler

If you’re looking for a gift for somebody who likes to paddle on the coast of Maine we’ve got some ideas. This list features as many Maine-made products as possible, and we tried to include a lot of local businesses where you can find these items. Good luck with the gift search!

NAUTICAL CHART OF CASCO BAY (OR ANOTHER BAY)

When it’s too wintery to get on the water it’s a perfect time to pore over a nautical chart and plan next season’s paddling adventures. Every ocean paddler needs a nautical chart for the area they paddle, both for navigation purposes and because they contain tons of useful and interesting information.

We prefer the waterproof version from Maptech, which we sell at our shop during the summer and which can be found for $25 at Hamilton Marine year-round.

Another great option is to give a framed nautical chart like this one that can be hung on the wall instead of strapped to a kayak.