Five Star Gift Ideas

If your granddaughter is passionate about sailing around the world, there are many unique and meaningful gift ideas you can consider that are related to her interest. Here are some ideas to help inspire your Christmas gift search:

1. Nautical accessories: A sailor cannot have enough boat and ocean-inspired accessories. You can find items ranging from anchor jewelry, bracelets with compass motifs, knot-tying kits, and nautical bags. She will love these simple yet elegant reminders of her sailing passion.

2. Inspirational books: You can find countless books that capture the spirit of adventure and sailing. A book like "The Long Way" by Bernard Moitessier may inspire your granddaughter to pursue her sail sailing dreams even further. Other books on sailing around the world or personal accounts from sailors can also be inspiring, educational, and entertaining.

3. Sail around the world poster: You can find posters that display the entire world map, marked with unique routes taken by sailors around the world. It can serve as a great reminder to her, and it can be helpful for her to plan the routes she wants to take herself one day.

4. Navigation tools: While sailing around the world, having navigation tools is essential! Consider a high-quality compass or a navigation chart to help your granddaughter with planning and executing sail trips. It will help her develop navigation skills, which is an important skill to have as a sailor.

5. Customized nautical map: You can find websites that allow you to customize large-format maps for any location, including her favorite sailing routes. You can include details like her departure location, her final destination, and inspirational quotes. Having a customized map hanging on her room’s wall can serve as a great motivator for her to pursue her dreams.

6. Sailing Trip: Finally, why not book her passage to take an around-the-world sailing trip herself? There are numerous trusted expedition companies and organizations that offer such a trip that will allow her to travel the world in the wind's direction, meet other sailors and experience life at sea.

In summary, with so many ideas related to sailing around the world, your options are endless. As you consider the ideal Christmas gift for your granddaughter, these ideas will help you think creatively and pick out something unique, memorable, and personal that she will love.

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