February 2010

Ladies Deck Shoes: Extreme Makeover Edition

Apparel
Ladies sperry topsider deck shoes

Just because we want to look cute doesn’t mean we aren’t serious about our boat shoes. Fashion aside, we need to grip the decks, absorb swells with ease, and keep the pricey pedicures bone-dry. What’s a girl to do? Check out the new performance boat shoes for women. In our last post, we introduced this [...]

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Tradition Meets Technology: Performance Deck Shoes

Apparel
Men's Sperry Top-Sider Deck Shoes

For roughly 75 years, the Sperry Top-Sider has remained the quintessential deck shoe: simple, sturdy, seaworthy, even stylish. No frills, no fancy-schmancy, just a good solid boating shoe. But even the invention of this straightforward classic was not without a little old-school technology. A quick jog back to the 1930′s to explain: As the story [...]

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Marine Carpet Alternative: Indulge Your Sole with DECKadence

Gear & Gadgets
Deckadence Marine Carpeting Alternative

Marine carpeting in the boat cockpit or outside deck is more than just a treat for the feet. It can provide a safer surface, reducing slippage on wet decks as well as absorbing shock to the body. But keeping the marine carpeting secure to the decks requires a choice between two necessary evils: gluing the [...]

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Vintage Dive Helmet Inspires Nautica Men’s Watch

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The NMX 300 Chronograph Men’s Watch by Nautica is some awfully tasty arm candy. Directly inspired by the vintage deep sea diving helmets of the early 1900′s (check out the protective metal cage and parallel cage bars), this timepiece exudes serious sophistication yet screams “I’m here to play.“  Crafted in hand brushed steel with a [...]

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Magnetic Spice Rack Saves Precious Galley Space

Galley & Bar
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Anyone who cooks in a boat galley may agree, there are times you find yourself playing magician – attempting recipe magic with whatever happens to be onboard.  One of the best tricks to combat the unexpected magic act is to keep a selection of dried herbs and spices on hand. But unfortunately, stocking the galley [...]

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