Gift ideas under $50

Gift guides

Nov 21, 2025

Great gifts don’t have to come with a big price tag.

This guide proves that it’s not about how much you spend, but how well you choose. These under-$50 picks are practical, thoughtful, and genuinely useful for anyone who loves time on the water.



Embroidered Merman Cap- SeaPeople

SeaPeople embroidered mermaid hat

We are a community of people who love the water. We are SeaPeople. Represent well.

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PredaTHOR dive knife- Salvmar

SALVMAR dive knife under $50

"All you need to stone a fish and get it to the surface" - Logan

We love the Salvimar products for knives and snorkels so we bet their weight belt is a good one too.

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Anchor Entry Mat- Kikkerland

Anchor Entry mat by Kikkerland under $50

This mat has been a staple on our boats for the past 12 years. It catches sand, creates traction when stepping from the dinghy, and makes a welcoming statement to everyone who hops aboard.

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30% OFF for Black Friday


Engrave-able tumbler mug with lid- Yeti

Yeti 14oz stackable mug tumbler with lid customized

These stackable mugs are customizable with your name or boat name. And will keep a drink hot or cold for hours. We use these for morning coffee and transition them straight into happy hour.

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Free customization with purchase


Sunglasses for the water- Knockaround

Knockaround sunglasses for boaters

There are people who have designer sunglasses, then there are the rest of us who lose them every other week and don't want the price tag of some of the other brands out there. Knockaround found the perfect happy place— quality sunglasses that are lightweight, stylish, and protective for your eyes while keeping the cost low.

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Black Friday sale coming in hot


Portable bluetooth speaker - JBL

JBL Go4

This small but mighty portable bluetooth speaker is a great way to have music on the go: at the beach, in the dinghy, or in the cockpit.

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20% OFF for Black Friday


The secret fishing lure- Nomad Design

Nomad Design Wahoo Patented Design Auto Tune System DTX Distressed Baitfish

We can't believe we are giving out this secret. Meet our lucky lure. Can't wait to see what you catch with this bad boy.

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Weatherproof sling bag- Pelican

Pelican Waterproof Crossbody Sling Bag

We had serious bag envy when we saw our friend MP from Sailing Yabá at the Annapolis Sailboat Show. Her partner, Ben, had woven her the most beautiful strap from paracord to create a cross body, waterproof fashion statement. To replicate, this gift will take effort, but we promise it will be worth it. Reach out to Ben & MP to get the full story on how to make this project a reality.

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Custom embroidered hand towels- Etsy

Boat Name Embroidered Hand Towels

It's such a small touch, but having customized hand towels for the head with your boat name immediately brings you a smile. After all, the name you chose for your boat was made with intention and has a story. Remind yourself of that everytime you dry off the sacred, limited water from your hands.

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