Quick drying and bacteria resistant, Snugpak’s Microfibre Antibacterial Travel Towel is extremely lightweight and can be packed to a fraction of the size of a traditional bath towel whilst providing superior absorbency, the perfect addition to any sailing bag. Available in four sizes, the large, x-large and giant towels also include a dual compartment wet & dry stuff sack.

Price: £9.95 (small)
www.snugpak.com

Blocks or colours are bang on trend this season and this salt-washed pair of swim shorts with inspired rope tie showcase the nautical theme while keeping up a fashion front. This is something that has come to be expected from traditional sailing clothing manufacturers and Helly Hansen has not wavered with these swim shorts. Contrast colour blocks stitched together in a sail cloth pattern maintain the sailing identity.

Price: £55
www.hellyhansen.com

It’s the perfect Fathers’ Day gift! Your choice of any navigation chart of the British Isles, and most parts of the world, produced as a high quality canvas wall hanging, available ready-to-hang in different sizes to create a contemporary nautical feel to any room. From a gently shelving Dorset coastline to the rocky outcrops of the Hebrides, Chart Art is both inspirational and a reminder of great memories. From international yachting photographer, Rick Tomlinson.

Price: from £99
www.chartart.co.uk

Summer is a fickle season, for that reason you need more than one pair of shoes that will keep your feet cool, calm and looking incredible. For those of you who have no qualms about getting your toes out this pair of pleather sandals from White Stuff are a must-have. The gladiator style shoe with buckle detail and sweet heel are a staple each year and this summer you need a pair that will mix and match with jeans, skirts or chinos.

Price: £19.95
www.whitestuff.com