Nautical Rope Bracelet For Valentines Day Gift Giving

Skipjack's Mariner nautical rope bracelet in new Valentines Day colors

 FREE DOMESTIC USPS SHIPPING FOR ALL SKIPJACK NAUTICAL JEWELRY THROUGH FEBRUARY 10, 2012

Giving your significant other the right gift for Valentine’s Day can certainly be important. And, If you're also planning to give a valentine's Day gift to your best friend, mom or other family members, you may need a little help finding something special that's affordable too! Here’s the perfect gift for your loved ones- the Mariner nautical rope bracelet is now available for a limited time in great Valentine's Day colors including soft pink and valentine’s red nylon line. A great gift for only $24.95 with FREE shipping! Follow the link here to the Mariner nautical rope bracelet in Valentine's Day colors.

Skipjack's Mariner nautical rope bracelet.

 You may also want to consider our traditional nautical colors too. The Mariner bracelet is perfect for boaters, surfers, beach goers or anyone that enjoys being in or around the water- quick drying nylon and stainless steel shackle won't rust! Bracelets are available with small (7/8" long) or large (1-1/8" long) shackles. The width of the knotted bracelet is just under 3/4". The knotted width is the same regardless of shackle size. A great item for men, women and children alike. Here's the link to Skipjack's Mariner nautical rope bracelets  with new jewelry items being added each day!
Here's the link to Skipjack's nautical jewelry online  where you can a great selection of nautical themed and island inspired jewelry.

Skipjack's Mariner nautical rope in our traditional nautical colors.

We proudly offer free USPS shipping and handling in the US  through February 10, 2012 for all Skipjack Nautical jewelry purchases. Free Shipping will be applied automatically to all qualifying orders. No minimum purchase, coupons or promotion codes are not required.

Chelsea Clock History: The Original Chelsea Yacht Wheel Clock from 1905 to the latest Chelsea Mariner Clock of 2011

Chelsea Clock Company Yacht Wheel Ship's Bell Clock, 1905.

By Jim Dyson, Chelsea Clock Museum

Clock Specialist for Skipjack Nautical Wares & Marine Gallery

106 years and counting!  In the year 1905 Chelsea Clock Company produced the first of the most iconic marine clock designs, The Yacht Wheel Ship's Bell Clock. The oldest known Chelsea clock of this design was retailed by Theodore B. Starr and Company with a shop at 206 Fifth Avenue in New York City, on July 15, 1905 and recorded in the Chelsea Clock Company factory record book as serial number 15273.

Theodore B. Starr and Company, 206 Fifth Avenue in New York City

Yacht wheel clock was published in the first catalog of the Chelsea Clock Company.

The first catalog of the Chelsea Clock Company was published on September 1, 1906. The Yacht Wheel Clock was featured on page 18 and it was noted in the upper right hand corner that "Patent applied for the Design of Case and Base".  Pictured above is page 18 of the Chelsea Clock Company 1906 catalog.

1905 Chelsea ship's wheel clock showing cocobola wooden spoke handles and Theodore B. Starr and Company name on clock face.

Remarkably Chelsea has produced this clock for 106 continuous years but no record of this patent ever being issued can be found with the U. S. Patent Office. This omission has not hampered Chelsea in its sole production of this stunning design. In spite of a model name change in the mid 1920's to the "Mariner", this famous design has remained unchanged with the exception of improvements in their famous Ship's Bell movement. One interesting and unique feature of clock number 15273 is mentioned in the first catalog. It is noted on page 18 that the Yacht Wheel Clock can be had "to order" with the wheel spoke handles furnished in wood, cocobolo or mahogany.

The original 1905 Chelsea Yacht Wheel Ship's Bell Clock shown next to the new Chelsea Mariner ship's bell clock.

    

To date clock number 15273 is the only known example with these optional cocobolo wooden spoke handles, all other clocks of this design have full metal spoke handles. Other interesting Chelsea Clocks and their unmatched history can be found at the web site of the Chelsea Clock Museum .  To begin your own legend, contact Skipjack Nautical Wares and Marine Gallery, Portsmouth, Virginia, your authorized Chelsea dealer. A fine selection of new and vintage clocks are available for your examination. Follow the link here to preview the latest Chelsea Mariner Ship's Bell Clock now available at Skipjack Nautical Wares and Marine Gallery.

Skipjack's 2011 Top 10 Nautical Gifts For All Occasions

Brass sloop sailboat bookends is a great nautical gift, perfect for all gift giving needs.

The number one question that we are asked here at Skipjack is I'm looking for a gift... something for a birthday, house warming, retirement, Christmas and of course as a token for other numerous occasions. And of course when they're visiting our gallery we know that they are looking for something nautical. So here's our 2011 top ten nautical gift giving ideas for all occasions.

Number One:  Our new brass sloop sailboat bookends is a great nautical gift for all occasions- perfect as a house warming gift to help dress up their bookshelf. Featured in November 2011 Coastal Living Magazine! (pictured above). Here's a link to the brass sloop sailboat bookends.

Number Two: The Mariner nautical rope bracelet with stainless steel shackle is a great gift for both men and women. Hand-made here in Portsmouth, Virginia, this attractive nautical bracelet features a reef knot tied with nylon cord and uses a stainless steel shackle, making it easy to get on and off. The Mariner bracelet is perfect for boaters, surfers, beach goers or anyone that enjoys being in or around the water. Available in five great nautical colors and it's only $24.95. Here's the link to the Skipjack's Mariner nautical rope bracelet.

Skipjack's Mariner nautical rope bracelet for men and women.

Number Three: Skipjack's bay rum and lime soap.  It's spicy and manly!....but women love it as well. Great for salt of the earth types or for an old salt, it conjures memories of vintage sailing ships, the smell of teak and salt air and long naps in a hammock stretched between the main and the mizzen - with a twist of boat drinks, of course! You’re guaranteed to fall in love with this refreshing reminder of the sea. From our collection of island inspired soaps and bath products. Great thank you gift and stocking stuffer. Four ounce bar in decorative box for only $5.95! Here's the link to Skipjack's bay rum and lime soap.

Skipjack's bay rum and lime soap from our collection of island inspired soaps.

Number Four: 6 Inch Brass Ship's Bell Mounted on Mahogany Plaque. Our best selling retirement gift- 6" solid brass ship's bell mounted on 9" x 12" (229 x 305 mm) high gloss mahogany plaque. Comes with an engraveable brass plate. The perfect presentation piece for retired military as well as a nautical gift for numerous occasions. (Hand-tied bell lanyard not included) Brass plate engraving available at an additional cost. Here's the link to 6 Inch Brass Ship's Bell Mounted on Mahogany Plaque.

A best selling retirement gift 6 Inch Brass Ship's Bell Mounted on Mahogany Plaque.

Number Five: Skipjack's NEW long sleeve T-shirt with racing Skipjack embroidered on the left chest. Our comfortable super soft 100% cotton T's are simply perfect for everyday casual wear. Available in all standard sizes and four great nautical colors including navy, white red and gray. Well priced at $29.00. Available in short sleeve too! Here's the link to Skipjack's long sleeve T-shirt with racing Skipjack.  

Skipjack's NEW long sleeve T-shirt with racing Skipjack.

Number 6:  Our custom made nautical chart lampshades. Give a lampshade where X marks the spot. Our custom lampshades gives you the opportunity to select your own NOAA navigational chart of your favorite body of water and coastal area. Makes a unique gift that is truly personalized and perfect for the new coastal homeowner. Here's the link to our custom nautical chart lampshades. Our nautical chart lampshades are also available in three standard sizes using the NOAA chart of the mouth of the Chesapeake Bay!  We also produce a navigational chart nightlight (see pictured) that is also fabricated like our lampshades here in Olde Towne Portsmouth, VA. and available for $18.95.

Custom made nautical chart lampshade is the perfect gift for the coastal homeowner.

 
Number 7:  Our "Sloop" sterling silver pendant is a great gift for any occasion and for any maiden sailing the seven seas. From the Barbara Vincent sterling silver sailboat collection.  Complete the ensemble with Barbara's matching "Sloop" earrings. Here's the link to sterling silver "Sloop" pendant.

Sterling silver "Sloop" pendant from the Barbara Vincent Sailboat collection.

Number 8: Chelsea three function cable wall clock is both attractive and a functional with thermometer and hygrometer. A great gift for the mariner and equally as usable in the nautical home or on board your yacht. Here's the link to Chelsea's  three function cable wall clock.

Chelsea's three function cable wall clock.

Number 9: Skipjack's best selling nautical signal flags belt...the perfect accoutrement for khakis, jeans, or corduroys and of course to wear with your favorite worn cargo shorts too! This cotton web ribbon belt for all seasons has full grain drum-dyed leather billet and buckle ends accentuated by the solid brass buckle. This belt is available with your choice of white, red or navy webbing as a background to the signal flag ribbon. A great gift for numerous occasions. MADE IN THE USA! Here's the link to nautical signal flags belt. You may also want to preview our total collection of nautical themed belts.

Skipjack's best selling nautical signal flag belts.

Number 10:  Our brass nautical sea chest becket door knocker, cast and reproduced after an authentic 19th century sea chest rope handle or becket will certainly adorn the front of any nautical home. Featured in the November 2011 issue of "Classic Boat Magazine, The World's Most Beautiful Boats" published in London, England as one of their choice "Objects of desire"!  Follow the link here to nautical sea chest becket door knocker or see our complete collection of nautical/coastal inspired brass door knockers by following the link here to Nautical door knockers and hardware.

Solid cast brass nautical sea chest becket door knocker

OK, so the person that you are shopping for is hard to buy for. You've racked your brain and are simply out of ideas. The person you are shopping for already owns everything under the sun but you still want to buy them that perfect gift. Here's a solution that will satisfy even the most impossible person on your shopping list. A gift certificate from Skipjack!  A white embossed note card personalized with your message will be sent to the gift recipient. Each certificate may be redeemed either by shopping online or in our Olde Towne Portsmouth showroom. Available in amounts starting at $25.00.  Here's the link to a good night sleep and another one crossed off the list! The Skipjack Nautical Wares gift certificate.

Here's a link to our 2010 list Nautical Gifts For Men & Women From Skipjack. 

A gift certificate from Skipjack Nautical Wares is always the perfect gift!

Skipjack's NEW Mariners Fid

Skipjack's new Mariner's fid available in brass and stainless steel.

New to Skipjack- Our high quality metal fids.  Designed having a flattened side to a tapering point, our fids can be used for loosening wire cable but can also equally be used for loosening larger rope knots. Available in solid brass or stainless steel, each comes with a generous width hole to attach a lanyard. The round top is decorated with embossed crossed anchors. Measures 8 1/4" long and 3/4" in diameter at widest (not including top) and weighs 11 ounces (brass and 12 ounces (stainless steel). A great size to handle with tough projects and for working with most line width's used aboard today's yachts.  Makes a great gift for your special mariner!

Close-up view showing flattened point and hole for attaching lanyard.

NOTE: Fids are usually referred to as being made of wood or bone and sometimes whale ivory. Fids for working fibre rope are usually wooden and have a wider taper to open strands sufficiently to permit passing strands through when splicing. Metal fids for wire cable are less widely tapered, as the strands of metal cable are thinner and need less space to tuck when splicing. Marling-spike or marline-spike (as we refer to today as a marlinspike), is always made of metal. Marling-spikes are used for working small stuff, like marline. They can also double as fids for freeing tight knots, opening ring pinned shackles, and for splicing wire cable. When used in this manner they are typically referred to as FIDS and not marling spikes.

Embossed cross anchors on top of fid.

 These exceptional quality fids are now available at Skipjack Nautical Wares. Follow the link here for our brass Mariners fid and the link here for the stainless steel Mariners fid.

NEW AT SKIPJACK- THE MARINER NAUTICAL BRACELET NOW AVAILABLE IN FIVE GREAT COLORS

The Mariner Nautical bracelet hand-tied in navy blue nylon and stainless steel shackle clasp.

Add a splash of color to your wardrobe with the new Skipjack Mariner nautical rope braclet for men, women or children... the perfect accoutrement for your coastal lifestyle now available in five great nautical colors!  This affordable nautical bracelet features a reef knot tied with durable nylon cord and uses a stainless steel shackle, making it easy to get on and off. The Mariner bracelet is perfect for boaters, surfers, beach goers or anyone that enjoys being in or around the water- quick drying nylon and stainless steel shackle won't rust! Bracelets are available with small (7/8" long) or large (1-1/8" long) shackles in light blue, navy, white, red and black nylon cord.

The Skipjack Mariner bracelet is now available in five great nautical colors.

Bracelets are sold by their actual length to the half inch. For best fit measure the diameter of your wrist with a cloth measuring tape or wrap a piece of string around your wrist and then measure the length of the string against a ruler. We have found most people select a bracelet 1" - 1-1/2" larger than their wrist size. Please call or email for sizes smaller or larger than listed. You can call us at (757) 399-5012 during store hours, Monday-Saturday  10am to 5 pm or Email us at skipjacknauticalwares@gmail.com.

The Mariner bracelet is perfect for boaters, surfers, beach goers or anyone that enjoys being in or around the water

The Mariner bracelet  will easily ship in a Small Flat Rate box by USPS Priority Mail in the USA for approximately $5.00!  Follow this link here to Skipjack's Mariner nautical rope bracelet. Order one today...it makes a great gift for the nautical enthusiast too! We recommend that you also preview Skipjack's complete line of nautical themed and island inspired jewelry.

Salboat Jewelry- Classic Designs in Sterling Silver by Barbara Vincent

The "Schooner" sterling silver nautical sailboat  pendant by Barbara Vincent.

Set sail in style with classic sterling silver sailboat jewelry by Barbara Vincent- the perfect accessory for any time on or off the boat. These distinctive nautical sailboat designs reflect her passion for fine sterling silver jewelry and celebrate the designer's enthusiasm for sailing and coastal lifestyle.

The "sloop" classic sailboat pendant in polished sterling silver.

Choose from Barbara's J boat, sloop, schooner and sailboat racing with spinnaker flying and her most recent design simply titled "Hope." These nautical designs are available individually as pendants for necklaces or as a collection. (see pictured below) Complete the look with matching sterling silver sailboat earrings.

Sailboat "HOPE" sterling silver nautical pendant.

Barbara Vincent's "J boat" in sterling silver

The nautical sterling silver sailboat collection by Barbara Vincent available at Skipjack.

The Barbara Vincent sterling silver sailboat collection is available today together with other fine nautical-inspired jewelry at Skipjack Nautical Wares & Marine Gallery. You can purchase these exceptional and affordable sterling silver sailboat pendants and earrings at Skipjack's webstore by following the link above or at their waterfront showroom located in historic Olde Towne Portsmouth, Virginia. Either way, you'll sure to sail away with this wonderful collection of sailboat jewelry.

New Nautical Belts at Skipjack

Made in the USA for the seafarer's lifestyle, the new additions to our nautical-inspired leather tab belts are designed for days aboard your boat, evenings socializing at the yacht club, and is the perfect belt for everyday wear.

Skipjack's new Yachting Burgee's nautical inspired belt.

Our new yachting burgees nautical belt is the perfect accompaniment to wear out for an evening at your yacht club. I personally love this belt to be worn with my favorite khaki pants, traditional dark blue blazer and white Skipjack polo shirt! Click here to order your yachting burgee nautical belt at Skipjack.

ABOUT YACHT CLUB BURGEES: Members belonging to a yacht club or sailing organization may fly their club's unique burgee both while underway and at anchor (however, not while racing). Sailing vessels may fly the burgee from the main masthead or from a lanyard under the starboard spreader on the mast. Power boats fly the burgee off a short staff on the bow.

Traditionally, the first time a member of one club visits another, there is an exchange of burgees. Exchanged burgees are then often displayed on the premises of each, such as in a club office or bar. Anyone want to exchange belts?

The sailing regatta nautical belt at Skipjack.

Each June, Alison and I race our vintage 1962, 26' Pearson Arial in the Cock Island Race, one of the largest sailboat races held on the east coast annually here in Portsmouth, Virginia.  This sailing-inspired belt reminds us of the numerous sailboats with colorful hulls and sails as the boats maneuver for top position before the beginning of the race. You can purchase our nautical-inspired Regatta belt by following the link here to Skipjack's webstore.

Skipjack's nautical international signal flag belt now available in three colors.

Due to customer demand, we now offer our most popular nautical belt, the international signal flag, in three color web grounds. Choose between red, white or blue for your belt's web backing.  And like all of Skipjack's nautical belts, they're the perfect accoutrement for khakis, jeans, or corduroys and of course to wear with your favorite worn cargo shorts too! This cotton web ribbon belt for has full grain drum-dyed leather billet and buckle ends accentuated by the solid brass buckle. MADE IN THE USA! You can order a Skipjack signal flag belt by following the link here to our webstore.

Choose between red, white and now blue web grounds.

 Preview our collection of casual sportswear for men and women including shirts, hats, caps, belts, and other specifically designed nautical and boating accessories at Skipjack's Nautical Apparel on our website or come and visit us at our store located on the riverfront in historic Olde Towne Portsmouth, Virginia.