Father's Day Gift Ideas for Surfer Dads
June 9, 2016
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Every year, on the third Sunday of June, people across the U.S. celebrate fathers. This year, Father’s Day falls on the 19th, which means that there is plenty of time for you to get the fathers in your life a nice gift.
If you’ve got surfer fathers in your life, BookSurfCamps.com is here to help you choose a great present for them. Here is our list of 10 awesome Father’s Day gifts ideas for surfer dads!
Custom Surfboard
Custom surfboards aren’t cheap, but they’re not expensive either. The trick to getting the best custom board is to find the right shaper, start a conversation with them and ensure that your needs are understood. Custom surfboards make for awesome Father’s Day gifts ideas, just because they’re created with the person who’s going to use them in mind, which means that they will be comfortable, safe, and a proper fit! Here are some useful tips on how to get a custom surfboard.
Surf Ear Plugs
Surfer’s ear is a very uncomfortable condition caused by cold winds and water. It’s not really an illness, but an abnormal growth of a small bone found inside the ear. This can be prevented by using surf ear plugs. The thing about them is that they are easily lost, which is why a surfer can never have enough ear plugs. Here are some of the best surf ear plugs you can get the father figures in your life on this special day.
Surf Camp
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A surf camp will make the surfing dad in your life feel like a teen, all over again. Surfing is a sport where there’s always something new to learn or an old move to master. It’s the type of sport where you constantly need to practice, to stay on top. Which is why a surf camp is perfect for a surfer dad. They’ll get to hang out with like-minded people, practice all day long, and learn new moves. Check some of these surf camps for adults, and see which one would best fit your guy!
Surfing Drone
Drones are some of the coolest and most useful gadgets in the world, and surfing is one spectacular sport. Add the two together and you get true awesomeness! Drones allow you to capture some amazing videos and photos and these days they are becoming more and more affordable. A surfing drone would make such a cool present for any surfing dad! Check out this list from Surfer Today about the best surfing drones.
Go Pro
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The Go Pro is the ultimate action camera! If your surfer dad doesn’t already own one, then buying him a Go Pro will definitely bring a smile on his face and will automatically make you his favorite person in the whole, wide world. You can get them the new Go Pro Hero+ or if you’re not willing to spend the money on it, there are plenty of places where you can buy older models. Go Pro cameras are some of the most durable actions cameras around. If you don’t believe us, read about this Go Pro camera that was lost at sea for two months, only to be found with the photos still intact on it. How awesome is that?!
Surf Vacation
A surfing vacation is probably one of the best presents a surfer can receive. Who wouldn’t like a week in the sun, surrounded by surfers and an ocean that gives ’next to perfection’ waves? This type of Father’s Day gift will appeal to all types of fathers, young and old, experienced or beginners. If you think this is the right gift for the father in your life, here are some suggestions for some great budget surf vacations.
Surf Watch
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A surf watch is the perfect gift for a surfer dad, even if they’re technologically impaired. A good and reliable surf watch will monitor and predict tides, count waves, show moon phases and sunrise and sunset times, act as a compass, and more. In short, a surf watch will pretty much offer all the information a surfer will need for a spectacular surf day.
A Book
A book about surfing makes for an excellent and inexpensive Father’s Day gift. Either get one about the history of surfing or an encyclopedia of surfing, that will surely serve not just as an inspiration, but as learning material or get fiction. A surfing dad who reads will surely appreciate both. Here are some good surfing books ideas. Just make sure the father you’re buying the book for does like to read!
A Great Wetsuit
A good or great wetsuit can set you back a few hundreds of dollars, but know that your gift will be very much appreciated. Make sure you know the exact size of the suit and that the person you’re buying the gift for needs a suit. You don’t want to spend 500 bucks on something that will gather dust in a closet. Also, don’t forget to keep the receipt!
Sunscreen
There is never enough sunscreen in the world to truly protect surfers against the damaging rays of the sun. Unfortunately, so many of them are still shrugging off the dangers of sun exposure and forego the use of sunscreen. The majority of skin cancers are caused by exposure to the sun – this isn’t a mere speculation, but a fact. Help a surfing dad out and get them a tub of sunscreen for Father’s Day! The great thing about sunscreen, aside from the fact that it protects against skin cancer, is that you can find a sunscreen for every budget. Sunscreen may not be the most glamorous gift, but it surely is an important one, a present that could potentially save a life.
Other honorable Father’s Day gifts ideas include: a bicycle surf rack, a personalized wax holder, a portable shower, cold-water boots, a cool backpack, or a DVD of his favorite surf movie. Whatever it is, make sure it’s from the heart and he’ll bound to love it!
If you need more inspiration on finding the best surf camp or surf vacation for the surfer dad in your life or for yourself, be sure to check out BookSurfCamps.com!