Calling coastal dwellers!

[goldpendant]

My good friend is moving to the coast. I've a decent kitty to get her a nice leaving gift between a few of her close friends.

She's quite active, hoping to start sailing etc. What nice gift could I get her for her new lifestyle? Looking for any bright ideas from those who spend a lot of time on the beach!

Waterproof belt wallet?

Most things I use are inexpensive on their own so maybe a hamper?

Flask is a must (I like a personal size one rather than anything huge), decent picnic blanket, dock & bay towel. Rucksack/bag depending on her style. Ordinance survey maps of the area.

Just thought of another one, a golfing umbrella. It can act as a wind shield or provide some shade from the sun

A waterproof camera bag.

A Dry Robe. I use mine almost every day, all year round.

yy dryrobe is a very good call.

Dry robes are everywhere where I live as cold water swimming has really taken off during lockdown. Would make for a really useful gift.

A good quality folding beach umbrella ( we have one called a foldabrella and it's brilliant - stays put when everyone else's cheaper versions are flying off down the beach!)

A collapsible insulated picnic basket - we use our one all the time in the summer.

If you've got a big budget an inflatable paddle board could be a good idea.

A decent, sturdy rucksack thats big enough to fit lunch/waterproofs/a warm layer etc in it

Combination padlock 🔐 with space for car/house keys for when she's in the water? I attach mine to the tow hitch on my car. Not the most exciting present but thoughtful!

Came on to say dry robe as pp have suggested x

Living close to the sea myself, I suggest a book of reasons why she is busy and can't have friends and family to stay for free holidays. She will be inundated and this will be very useful!

We have a local artist here who does a gorgeous poster with the local tide times on. May well be something similar where she’s going?
Very useful to know when low and high tide are if you’re into watersports or walks here.

Living close to the sea myself, I suggest a book of reasons why she is busy and can't have friends and family to stay for free holidays

Yes! 😂

Dryrobe or similar.

Wellibobs

Waterproof bag.

Dryrobe or moonwrap definitely - I use mine all the time...

So pleased to see everyone suggest dry robe, that was one of my ideas but didn't know if they were a bit faddish. I've seen the 'red' ones - or are there other good brands? She's quite brand conscious!

Dry robe definitely!

Stand up paddle board also an excellent suggestion. I love mine.

@Floods123

For a SUP I’d advise she choose it herself; there’s a huge variety and it’s not one size fits all!

I ended up selling my first inflatable one as it was too heavy. You really need to try them out (or have a go on a few friends’ ones) to see what type/ length/ weight etc you prefer.

Don't have the budget for a SUP but def something I think she's planning on taking up so the robe is a great idea.

Which brand should I go for?

Red Paddle?
Dry Robe?
Smoc Smoc?

Any I'm missing?

My sea swimming friend has a gorgeous DryRobe (black with a furry hot pink lining) and adores it. They have real wow factor as a present and are well known (I know that shouldn’t matter, but sometimes it does!)

Thanks @GnarlyOldGoatDude - I think brand def matters, especially for this friend!