Keep Warm with Less Plastic, More Oysters
The weather’s about to get nippy, so it’s time to gear up with some warmer layers. These fisherman sweaters from Long Wharf Supply’s SeaWell Collection will not only keep you cozy on deck, they will also help reduce the amount of plastic waste in our waterways. Made from a blend of recycled oyster shells and water bottles, combined with natural lambswool yarn, the SeaWell line is anti-microbial, ultra-soft, and lightweight, with designs inspired by the traditional buoy markings from New England lobster traps. Proceeds go toward reseeding up to 30 oysters for each sweater sold, and so far, Long Wharf’s effort have restored a total of 70,000 oysters. Available in a variety of styles and in navy, cream, or gray hues, $128-$158 // longwharfsupply.com
Bote’s Aero Couch Lets You Float on Air
For those times when you just need some temporary extra seating on a crowded deck, Bote has a sleek, sturdy product you can roll up and stow in a few seconds. The inflatable, lightweight Aero Couch is suitable for all casual party occasions, expanding with a foot pump (sold separately) to a 56-inch width that comfortably sits 2 to 3 people. Made of sturdy AeroBote material, the portable seafoam green couch can be made rigid at 7-10 PSI and stands up to all kinds of wear and tear. Once deflated, the couch folds into a neat 32-by-13-inch square for easy storage, ready for your next party. $299; $30 for foot pump // boteboard.com
Swim Your Own Way with Nautical Luxuries Barware
Give your boating party an added touch of maritime elegance with this set of barware, featuring playfully etched nautical designs.In Nautical Luxuries’ Engraved Fish collection, dozens of stylized fish, individually diamond-wheel cut and polished smooth, swirl around each glass. Perfect for anything from a formal dinner party to a casual cookout, this barware set is made of heavyweight, dishwasher-safe glass that is sure to impress your school of guests. Look closely and you’ll discover one iconoclastic fish that swims in its own direction. Available in a variety of sizes, from tumblers to flutes to stemware, $64-$77 for a set of four // nauticalluxuries.com
‘Whaleships’ of the Puget Sound Print
These whimsical, antique-inspired prints of historical ships of Puget Sound will be a great conversation starter in your salon. Above the waterline, the drawings are accurate representations of famous regional vessels from the last century, including the Queen of Seattle paddle-wheeler, the Lightship Swiftsure, and the Art Deco-era Kalakala ferry. The hulls, however, are represented by various types of whales carrying the boats to their destinations. Created by Seattle illustrator and tattoo artist Kyler Martz, the 18-by-24-inch “Whaleship” prints are made with navy ink on cream French Speckletone paper. $100 // kylermartz.com
Keep ‘Em Honest Ruler Sniffs Out Fishy Claims
“You shoulda seen the size of the one that got away!” We all know someone with tall tales of epic fishing adventures. It’s funny how most of the stories have no witnesses to corroborate them. Now there’s a way to show proof of these fishy exploits with the Keep ‘Em Honest fish ruler from Badfish Supply. This tape measure can be rolled out to check fish sizes of up to 50 inches. But even the people at Badfish know some truths can never be told honestly. As they say in the ruler’s instructions: “1. Measure fish. 2. Add 4 inches. 3. Tell your friends.” $12 // badfishsupply.myshopify.com
Fendersox Add Personality to Safety Equipment
Boat fenders are necessary boat safety equipment to prevent hull damage, but that doesn’t mean they can’t express a little of the captain’s character. With Fendersox from Flexifabrics Marine, you can show off your true colors with fender covers that come in a variety of styles, from national and state flags, to fishing and nautical themes, to sports team logos. They can even be customized to show your own boat’s name. Built to fit all G-, A-, F-, and HTM-series fenders, the covers are constructed with premium grade, 5mm neoprene to absorb all the punishment you can dish out, with no fading from UV exposure. $15-$500, depending on fender size // flexifabrics.com
LINKS FOR ART:
Long Wharf Supply Sweater
https://longwharfsupply.com/pages/seawell-collection
Bote Board Inflatable Aero Couch
Nautical Luxuries Etched Fish Barware
Whaleships of the Pacific Northwest Print http://www.kylermartz.com/store/ged7icc3m878wzyptaum3eoha3lau5-6ngal
Badfish Keep ‘Em Honest Fish Ruler
Flexifabrics Marine Custom Boat ‘FenderSox’ https://www.etsy.com/listing/933256322
