FUN FOR THE JUNIOR SAILOR
CORAL REEF KIT
Little Passports
Your child’s eyes will light up while using this underwater ecosystem experiment that shows how crystals form. It’s as easy as setting up the coral trays, adding terraforming powder and watching the transformation. The Companion Guide features the Great Barrier Reef and other coral reef systems. ($17.99) littlepassports.com
DEEP SEA ADVENTURE
Manhattan Toy
This wooden, jellyfish-shaped activity center is a perfect toy for the toddler years. Four colorful quadrants include a kneeling pad and variety of activities such as spinning gears, springy coral and clacking clams. ($116) manhattantoy.com/products/deep-sea-adventure
LEGO OCEAN EXPLORATION KIT
LEGO
This kit is an excellent educational toy to enhance building skills. The 24-inch-long ship floats and is fully equipped for a deep-sea exploration with a shark cage, working crane, helicopter, research submarine and even a pirate shipwreck with hidden treasure. ($149.99) lego.com/en-us/product/ocean-exploration-ship-60266
NANCY B’S SCIENCE CLUB MOONSCOPETM & SKY GAZER’S ACTIVITY JOURNAL
Educational Insights
With this stargazing telescope and journal, your child’s inner Galileo will shine while transforming into an astronomer. The set includes a moon filter, two eyepieces for magnification and a glow-in-the-dark scope. ($54.99) educationalinsights.com/nancy-b-s-science-club-moonscope-sky-gazer-s-activity-journal
GADGETS FOR THE GROWN UPS
UGOTM SLIM KRYPTEK NEPTUNE
ugo wear
Slim and mighty are what describe this waterproof pack that floats. Use your phone to talk, text, shoot pictures and video, and take it underwater. ($74.99) ugowear.com/collections/slim/products/ugo-slim-kryptek-collection-neptune
ANCHORMASTER CLASSIC BRASS SPYSCOPE WITH MAHOGANY TRIPOD
Barska
This gorgeous brass refractor telescope will have you gazing at the moon with its clear-as-day zoom magnification. The mahogany floor tripod has extendable legs and thumbscrew locks allowing full alt-azimuth movement. ($514.99) barska.com/15-45×50-anchormaster-spyscope-by-barska
H2PONG INFLATABLE BEER PONG RAFT
Play Platoon
What makes a classic college dorm party game even better? Playing it in the water! Team up with beer pong champs and bring the tournament to the pool. The portable six-foot-long float set comes with five Ping-Pong balls. ($35.99) playplatoon.com
DRESS IT UP FOR THE SEASON
SALTWATER DUCK BOOT
Sperry
This weatherproof boot is made with premium leather and Sperry’s signature rawhide barrel lacing for a secure fit. The zipper provides easy adjustment and is water resistant, so feet stay cozy in any kind of weather. ($99.95) sperry.com
NAVY ANCHOR TOTE
Sea Bags Maine
Picking up your anchor means it’s time for adventure. These recycled sailcloth bags are loved for durability, generous compartment space and bold graphic statement. ($160) seabags.com
SALT COASTAL SAILING JACKET
Helly Hansen
This windproof jacket, designed for coastal sailing, is made from waterproof and breathable HELLYTECH performance fabric and features double cuffs and quick dry mesh lining. The design features the signature flag stripe first used in the Norwegian 1981 Witbread race around the world. ($300) hellyhansen.com
THE ONSHORE DUFFEL BAY – NAVY
727 Sailbags
This onshore duffel bag is made from 100% recycled sail, and each bag bears an authentication certificate, tracing its origin and maritime history of the sail it was made from. The Navy collection is inspired by the French and American flags. ($285) 727sailbags.us
