One of my all-time favorite places to be is out on the water off the coast of Florida, California and when I am really lucky you’ll find me in Hawaii. What all these spots have in common is lots and lots of water. That’s where I love to be. On top of the sea.
And as fate would have it, some of the most compelling floating gadgets and gear that you can bring along in the water are getting a test by the CyberGuy team off the coast. And while I’ll certainly wear a life vest when I’m tooling around alone at high speeds offshore, these items won’t need a flotation device since they are by nature designed to stay afloat.
JVC Everio Floating Camera – All-Weather Cam Ready For Everything! $400
- compact HD model is buoyant & rugged.
- you can safely take it to depths of 16.4 ft-and even subject it to a 4.9-foot drop on land.
- digital image stabilization will steady any long tracking shots as you’re shooting in flash rainstorms,
Or while you dive into the pool. - More here
Cobra Floating Walkie Talkies – Floating & Waterproof 27 Mile Range, $100
- complete line of handheld and fixed mount radios to help ensure safety while boating.
- handhelds have a floating design and orange core making it easier to retrieve if ever dropped.
- with Bluetooth & our rewind-say-again technology, it’s easier to stay in communication.
- fixed mount radios include class d digital selective calling in the event a distress signal is ever needed
- and weather alerts if threatening weather is nearby.
- More here
Inflatable Safety Duck Tub – $14
- be sure bath water is just right for your baby without constant testing and guessing.
- award-winning inflatable tub w/special white hot dot that turns white when water is too hot
- it turns blue when it’s just right.
- adorable ducky tub has a contoured headrest and is fully padded for your baby’s comfort.
- even the beak squeaks to keep your baby entertained.
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Getmyboat App – rent a boat right from your pocket. Prices vary, rentals start as low as $40/hour
- filter whether you want a captain or will sail away on your own
- search for a boat right on the waterfront reserve on the go.
- getmyboat has the largest selection with 33,000 boats listed worldwide.
- book reservations and reply to messages directly in the app from anywhere.
- More here
Mariners often say the best two days you’ll have owning a boat are the day you buy and the day you sell it. The getmyboat concept makes any day onboard your favorite by offsetting the cost of owning a boat and for renters it is completely hassle-free.
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