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Some people measure themselves against other sailors by who's ahead on the score sheet at the end of the day. And while that's certainly one way to do it, we like to use a more subjective set of criteria: who looks the part. There's no better way to look the part AND rep the world leader in outfitting performance sailors like giving the gift of APS' Custom Gear. This is the gear that our staff of racers all wear around the shop or to regattas -- we choose only the highest quality items and customize it with the go-fast APS logo. We also have a slew of custom APS Accessories that you'll find all sorts of uses for: soft-sided coolers, can coozies, belts, boat tote bags, etc. Click on one of the options above and get the sailor on your list the killer gear that they're looking for to rep their love of the sport. You'll find all sorts of Under $25.00 gear in the APS Shirts, APS Hats and APS Accessories categories! |
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Blue Eco by Henri Lloyd |
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Stay warm and save the planet! That's right, the Blue Eco line from Henri Lloyd is completely recyclable through the Infinite Recycling program. The Blue Eco is comfortable and will fight off those frostbite chills, with the optimal balance between superior comfort and environmental sustainability.
Henri Lloyd Blue Eco Fleece Hat Marine Blue One Size
Henri Lloyd Blue Eco Fleece Neck Gaiter Marine Blue One Size
Henri Lloyd Blue Eco Fleece Scarf Marine Blue One Size
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Friction Belt by Patagonia |
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Strong and multifunctional, the Patagonia Friction Belt is made of 1 inch wide nylon webbing. Low profile, it dries quickly. Even could double as a strap if you're in a pinch.
Patagonia Friction Belt Black One Size, Unisex
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The adjustable wind line for your hat. You won't lose your hat out on the water with this lightweight hat retainer. The strap is adjustable with stainless steel clips that cling securely to the back of your cap and to the back of your shirt.
Croakies Hat Retainer Black, Red, Navy and White One Size
Takes a stretchy stance to the hat retainer. Made of elastic cord with stainless clips, the Henri Lloyd Cap Retainer will keep your hat on your head and not overboard. Henri Lloyd Cap Retainer Gray One Size
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Headwear, Hoods and Gaiters by Gill |
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Gill offers a full range of cold weather gear. Made of microfleece, they keeps you warm, even on those nasty, cold days.
Gill i3 Fleece Hat Black One Size, Unisex
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Marine Tools by Gill |
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The Gill Marine Tool range is designed specifically for the marine environment. Knives are made of marine grade 420 stainless steel with a titanium coating for even greater corrosion resistance. Marine Rescue Knife : The Marine Rescue Knife is a fixed-blade, blunt-tip boat knife housed in a secure lock-in protective sheath. It has a smooth blade and serrated blade with cord hook. Can be easily attached for quick retrieval.
Personal Rescue Knife : Personal Rescue Knife can quickly and efficiently cut through rope and webbing. Easy-to-use with a thumb stud for one handed opening and a liner lock to prevent accidental closure. The tool's rounded tip ensures safety and it is supplied with a protective pouch with belt loop.
Marine Tool: The Marine Tool, is a folding yachtsman tool for on-board maintenance and emergency use. It's incredibly lightweight and versatile. The Tool combines a knife with marlin spike, screwdriver and a sturdy shackle key, the routed Gill logo provides practical extra grip on the handle. It comes in a protective pouch with the option to be carried on a belt.
Harness Rescue Tool: The Harness Rescue Tool is essential for any sailor wearing a harness. The handy tool will quickly slice though webbing and is easily slipped inside buoyancy aids, pants or trapeze harness pockets. It's lightweight and the orange grab cord makes it easy to locate. A shackle key and screwdriver head complete the tool, which is supplied in a pouch.
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Shackle Key and Bottle Opener by Wichard |
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Wichard Shackle Key and Bottle Opener 3-1/2 inches (8.89cm) Weighs 60 grams Multi-purpose tool from Wichard. Forged from durable stainless steel. It's both shackle and bottle opener. One tool you won't want to forget to bring on the boat! |
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Awesome Stocking Stuffers |
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Nautical Playing Cards A great gift idea for anyone who likes boating or the sea! This unique passive learning system helps you learn the international code flags while you play your favorite card game. You’ll be amazed how quickly you develop your flag recognition skills. Got a crappy hand of poker? Use that time to brush up on your code flags and look like a genius the next time the race committee pops-up a signal! Keychains Just like your wallet and cell phone, your keys are always with you -- why not show off your nautical affections there? Wichard's stainless steel keychains are fully functional works of art that add nautical flair to your jingly janglies. The Davis Key Buoy is the gift you hope nobody will ever need -- it's designed to pop open if you drop your keys in the water, inflate a 14" orange air tube and float to the surface. Never worry about lost keys again! |
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Regatta Game by Gigamic |
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Race your boat around the course against up to 4 players. Battling the elements and your opponents you always have five cards in your hands to choose your course. Cards determine direction and distance. Make good decisions and get your boat around the course first to win. Great as a gift for your favorite sailor or for your local yacht club's junior program for those rainy days. So grab your vessel, pick your cards and prepare to regatta. Just don't get stuck in the dull drums! |
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Musto, Gill and Harken Washbags |
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| One of our more popular gifts for sailors. Whether heading out of town for a regatta, vacation, or just an escape, this travel washbag is perfect for conveying all of your toiletries.
Musto Wash Bag: With a removable "shave" kit and a hanging hook, it just doesn't get any more convenient. Black/Grey with Red Trim this wash bag measures in at 9.5" x 11" x 4.3" (24cm x 28cm x 11cm). Gill Wash Bag: Tri-fold design with hanging hook for convenience. Multiple internal pockets including mesh compartments with a large main pocket with elastic retainer for larger items. Harken Tri-Fold Wash Bag: Three pockets. Hangs or folds for storage. This wash bag measures in at 10" x 25" x 2" unfolded. Harken Traveler Kit Bag: Traditional Travel kit with zip down the middle. This wash bag measures in at 10" x 6" x 5". |
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2012 Calendars |
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Ultimate Sailing 2012 Calendar Size Closed: 18" x 12" Size Open: 18" x 24" The 30th edition of Sharon Green's Ultimate Sailing Calendar takes you for a global ride with scenes from great venues all around the world. Hanging from helicopters 25+ miles offshore, cling to chase boats and muscle with underwater housings, Sharon and her team truly capture the thrills of sailing. With vivid images and impressive scenes, you'll have 12 months and 24 pictures of stunning photography. This year features: Bass Straits, Opti clusters, mouth of the Rio de la Plata, TP2 pirouette around a buoy and Extreme 40s clash. Best of Dr. Crash 2012 Calendar Closed: 10.75" x 13.75" Open: 21.5" x 13.75" Brought to you by Sailing World, the Best of Dr. Crash gives you the best in this year's exploding rigs, shredded sails and shattered egos. Month by month you will see the favorites spills and thrills. So go on, spice up that wall near your desk and enjoy some of the most amazing sailing maneuvers ever captured. Let's just hope you're not a star in this one! Makes a great gift for any sailor! SAIL Around the World Calendar Size Closed: 14" x 11" Size Open: 14" x 22" Go around the world with SAIL Magazine. Twelve months of sailing images spanning the globe with vivid, colorful images. Hand picked images to provide you with highlights from some of the best sailing photographers in the sport. Great for any sailor, racer or cruiser, who needs a little extra color in their life. A great gift for your favorite sailor too! |
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Gill, Musto and Harken Wallets |
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A wallet is a fantastic stocking stuffer for any sailor -- don't forget that it's good luck to throw a little green (or a snazzy APS Gift Certificate) in it!
Gill Wallets Available in Four Unique Styles:
This tri-fold wallet has a secure Velcro closure and an external, zipped security pocket. There is an ID pocket inside with a clear window and six credit card pockets. Of course, there's a large pocket to carry all of your paper money, receipts, etc. Harken Wallets White, Yellow or Carbon Black Sailcloth These stylish three-way billfolds are made with laminate sailcloth, just like you'd see on all of your favorite (non-winged) sailboats. There is a clear window for your identification along with five credit card slots and a full-length pocket for your paper money and receipts. This wallet measures in at 4.75" x 3.5" when closed. Musto Wallet Black with Carbon Accents A great every day wallet. Simple and practical, this wallet has compartments for your drivers license, credit cards and business cards with a Velcro closure. Outside zip pocket carries change easily. This wallet measures in at 5.25" x 3.25" when closed. |
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Awsome Aussie Skiffs DVD |
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Awesome Aussie Skiffs I: Awesome Aussie 18 Foot Skiffs in a non-stop feature of the most outrageous sailing action ever seen. Watch as the 18s destroy the known barriers of performance on the water and survive some of the most hair-raising crashes imaginable. We will take you to some of the world’s best sailing locations, from the crystal clear waters of Hamilton Island to howling gales of Auckland Harbor, in this the ultimate compilation of highlights from the past decade of grand prix racing. Bet your eyes on it.
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Freedom HYBRIDLight |
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This flashlight is an essential safety item for any boat -- you'll never find yourself without bright LED light!
This flashlight that works off two independent power sources, battery power or shake power. Click the on button one time and the flashlight's power source is two 3 volt lithium batteries that come with the flashlight. Click the on button again and the flashlight is on the self-charging power source. This power source requires the user to shake the flashlight for about 30 to 40 seconds to charge the capacitor that stores the electromagnetic energy. Once the capacitor is fully charged the flashlight will operate for 4 to 6 minutes before the capacitor requires recharging. Simple, bulletproof and ultra-reliable -- what more can you ask for? |
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Books for the Little Ones |
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The World of Pirates by Philip Steele Read all about piracy through the ages, their ships, flags, daily life for the crew and lots more. What treasure did they steal? What happened to pirates who were caught? Are these pirates today? Find out... The Ship's Log for Kids by Weems & Plath Colorful and educational, The Ship's Log for Kids gives your little first mates the opportunity to write impressions of their sea voyages while learning valuable lessons about the sea and boating. First Sail: An Adventure Story Designed to Help New Sailors Learn the Ropes by Richard Henderson A highly recommended story that delights young readers with adventure while learning the basics of sailing. Beautifully illustrated, every page has facts, terms, weather conditions and sailing techniques. |
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Line Splicing References |
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Splicing Manual by Samson In the marine rigging world they say variety is the splice of life! This manual includes a complete set of splicing and repair instructions for most of the ropes Samson carries and most 3-strand, 6-strand, 8-strand, 12-strand, 16-strand, Round Plait rope and Double Braid rope. Descriptive instructions and detailed illustrations provide the end user with clear steps for easily splicing your rope while in the field. Making Eye Splices DVD Frustrated by hazy directions for making eye splices? This DVD is the answer. Rigger Brion Toss shows you how to easily eye splice in this 140 minute, two disc set. Includes modern Spectra lines as well! Sailors' Knots & Splices DVD Rigger Brion Toss’ how-to video covering the basic knots and splices every sailor should know. The knots and splices are shown in close-up detail to help follow the steps with ease. |
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"Sailing is a good sport. You don't have to beat up the other guy like you do in boxing and football; you just try to outsmart him, and then you go out and have a beer with him" -John Kolius Very true... but to outsmart that other guy, it wouldn't hurt to do a little reading. We have a wide selection of books, many of which are less that $25.00. Click on one of the icons above to navigate through the myriad of topics in our sailing library. Books from North U. are a great gift for any racing sailor -- there isn't much that a sailor can't learn from these manuals about trim, tactics or weather. Speaking of tactics, we have a whole category dedicated to books that will help the racer on your gift list to make the right decisions on the race course. We highly recommend books by Stuart Walker for their complete review of everything racing and the Team Racing series from Gavin O'Hare for sailors who participate in the specific genre of team racing. |
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Race Course Essentials |
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Ritchie Wet Notes Great for coaches, tacticians or anyone that needs to take notes in wet conditions. Can be written on with a pencil, even under water. Write stuff down while sailing or working in the rain. Great for recording rig settings or a quick to-do list. WetNotes have 45 waterproof pages that are available in two sizes: - Small: 3" wide x 5" high - Large: 4" wide x 7" high Davis Standard Rigging Knife Sometimes you don't need something fancy to cut your fancy halyard or sheet that has a life threatening overide. Made from heavy-gauge stainless steel with a 2.5" Dura-edge blade and locking marlin spike. This knife is the standard sailors have relied on for ages. Sailing Pocket Dictionary Okay, this one's a little less of an essential -- more like a relaxation tool after a hard day of racing. Filled with humorous definitions from "Abandon" (the wild state in which a sailor buys a boat), to "Zephyr" (warm, pleasant breeze named after the mythical Greek god of wishful thinking, false hopes and unreliable forecasts), any sailor will get a chuckle out of this book. |
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