If you know a boater who is on your holiday gift giving list this season, you are in good shape. Opportunities and ideas abound for great gift ideas that fit every price range, are easy to find and sure to please the boater in your life. Here are some resources I have found to give that one-of-a-kind boating gift:

Yachtsee.com - personalized SailorBags and Octopus Coolies made especially to keep your drink anchored while boating.

Boatnamegear.com - Personalized items such as men, women and children's clothing, hats, welcome mats and fender covers.

Defender Marine - an online marine supply store with a large selection of products in every gift giving price range.

Bookstores - books and magazines make great boating gifts.

More Gift Giving Ideas:

Boating Gifts
DIY Boating Gifts
Boating Books and Magazines
Gadgets and Tech Boating Gifts
Personalized Boating Gifts

Help the boater in your life learn a new skill such as line splicing, navigation, winterizing their boat, basic maintenance, bottom painting, etc., and you will give a thoughtful gift that keeps on giving through money saving, and possibly life saving, instruction. Help the boater in your life learn new DIY skills with these great gift ideas:

DIY Boating Gift Ideas

When you give boating books and magazines, you give the gift of knowledge that will reap rewards far after the wrapping paper has been tossed away. There are books that every mariner should have in their boating library including Chapman's Piloting and Seamanship and the Coast Guard Navigation Rules. Boating Magazines also reap dividends for months and will keep your boater informed and connected to their favorite hobby. Finally, help your boater save money with a DIY instructional DVD on an array of boating topics from knot tying to boat handling. Best Boating Gifts - Books and Magazines

From welcome rugs to T-shirts, personalizing an item with the name of their boat is a great gift to give a boater. This is especially true if the boater you know makes a living with their boat such as charter boat captains and tour boat operators. Some unique ideas for personalized gifts include etched glasses, clothing, boat gear and even drink coolies. Personalized Boating Gift Ideas Boating Gift Ideas