A wooden model sailing boat with a backdrop of a Christmas Tree and Fairy Lights.

Christmas Gifts for Sailors

Finding the perfect Christmas gift for the sailor in your life can feel like navigating through thick fog without radar.

Whether you're shopping for someone planning their next adventure with our Imray pilot books and chart packs, perfecting their navigation skills with Chartwright or Weems & Plath plotting instruments, or simply dreaming of the sea through maritime history books, fiction and poetry collections, we've carefully selected gifts that speak to every sailor's heart.

From practical cruising companions and Flip Card sets to inspiring tales of ships that changed history, each item below has been chosen for its genuine value to those who love the sea.

And for those special requests, we can print any Admiralty chart to order - get in touch if you need help finding a particular area and we'll be happy to help.

New for 2025: Vibrant and expressive coastal art prints by accomplished artist Holly Sutherland!

Or maybe they'd like...

An Admiralty chart to display?

We can print any Admiralty chart on quality chart paper, fully corrected. Made for navigation - but we won't tell if you put it on the wall!
Worldwide coverage - just search the area you'd like in the search bar or browse our full selection.

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An Imray Pilot Book?

Do they have a plan, or maybe just a concept of a plan? They'll appreciate thumbing through a trusty pilot book - a treasure trove of useful information when it comes to passage planning.
The Imray range covers so many areas, it's best to have a browse through them!

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Or a whole pack of charts?

Imray Chart Packs are a bit of a one-stop-shop when it comes to having what you need, from planning a passage to fixing your position.
Excellent coverage - have a look!

Browse Imray Chart Packs