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Get him really powerful (1K lumen) waterproof flashlight.

In today's seafaring, a good light is far more useful than a knife, since most stuff on ships is either metal or too thick to effectively cut with a knife in a hurry.


Marinebeam makes good LED lights. Check out at https://store.marinebeam.com/p...le-leds-flashlights/

navigation Plotting Tools, variety here https://defender.com/en_us/plotting-tools

Handbearing compass: https://defender.com/en_us/pla...-handbearing-compass - Invaluable for taking bearings, use mine all the time.




Place your clothes and weapons where you can find them in the dark.

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A slightly different take, but for standing bridge watch a nice pair of sunglasses And a thought to record lots of photos.

Godspeed and Good Hunting, Always!


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Great suggestions everyone thank you




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A well regulated militia being necessary to the security of a free state, the right of the people to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed.

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