Sailing experiences, available nationwide along coastlines and lakes, are a great anywhere gift for the water-lovers in your life.
Experiences run the gamut from cruises under a hundred dollars to glamorous, once-in-a-lifetime weekend charters.
There are lessons for beginners and lessons for hopeful pioneers, eyes on the horizon for live-aboard sailing in the Caribbean.
Below are six sailing experience gifts, perfect for the sailor-at-heart in your life: Wine and Beer Tasting Sails: Luxurious, day-long getaways from the crush of everyday life.
Pair your love of the water with your favorite new wines or beers aboard polished sailboats.
Sample creative theme-based wines like Tour de France and Fall Favorites, get the scoop from professional sommeliers and wine experts, and absorb the local scenery in this intimate, informative experience.
Sunset Sails: Linger on the water while the sun sinks over the horizon.
These two-hour long private charters whisk you out of the city for a few breathtaking hours of gold and crimson, the water shimmering, lapping against the boat, the perfect way to end a long week or a hectic weekend.
Available for you and a loved one or all the way up to ten guests.
No matter who you bring, it's just you and the captain on board.
Tall Ship Sails: Hark back to the days of marauding pirates and damsels in distress.
These meticulously restored, historic sailing ships are rich with history and old-world grandeur.
Explore scenic waters and harbors, landmarks and lighthouses all while enjoying lunch prepared on board.
Skippered Sailing Charters: Available for a few hours all the way up to weekend-long private charters, live the open-water dream, and learn how to do it yourself with these live-aboard sailing lessons.
Perfect for the dreamer who doesn't know starboard from portside, the lessons don't require any previous experience and include four days on the water with a professional instructor, teaching the basics of how to live aboard your boat.
Sailing Lessons: Perfect for curious newcomers, these lessons provide a safe, informative introduction to the world of sailing.
Climb on board these 16-20 foot sailboats learning how to rig, gyb, tack, and tie knots from certified professionals.
Champagne Brunch Sails: Revel in the classic elegance of a vintage sailboat, twirling champagne flutes of mimosas, savoring a prepared brunch in the New York harbor.
Take in the sights and sounds of the busy harbor, views of the Statue of Liberty and famous bridges.
Relaxing, indulgent, and romantic-the perfect experience gifts for couples.