2024 SPRING LAKE LOVER GIFT GUIDE

By stevereiley • 3 weeks ago • Wakeboard, Accessories, Gear

6 MUST-BUYS FOR FUN ON THE WATER

The Midwest is putting in their docks and summarizing their boats, meanwhile the Southeast is putting away their wetsuits. That means one thing: boat season is kicking into full gear!

To help you get set for the ultimate boating summer, we connected with the Lake Lovers Club crew for their must-have items to elevate your time on the lake. The lake lifestyle brand is rooted in towed water sports and sells everything from comfy, premium lake life tees and rope hats to party bumpers for the ultimate boat tie-up.

Here’s their hot list of six things you need to add to your online cart right now for a fun and easy boating season.

Photo: Rope Lock

1. ROPELOCK.COM

For the times when the captain is also the only person who knows how to tie a knot, the Rope Lock is for you. Created by Minnesota lake goers who know boating, they’ve experienced this dilemma far too often and created a product that makes it simple for anyone to secure the boat to the dock or throw down some fenders, at the perfect height every time. Rope Lock is foolproof and can also be used for anchoring, sailboat/rigging, camping, gardening, construction, towing and dog leashes. Shop online at https://www.ropelock.com/.

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2. LAKE LOVERS CLUB ROPE HAT

Welcome to your new go-to boat hat. Show your love for the lake with a comfy rope hat that speaks to your lifestyle thanks to the crew at Lake Lovers Club. Their initiatives—like lake clean-ups, educational outreach and getting future lake lovers out on the water—are fueled by the sale of their comfy tees and other premium lake lifestyle gear. Elevate your lake experience and support other lake lovers who make water sports tick, shop online at https://www.lakeloversclub.com/.

Photo: O’Brien

3. O’BRIEN WATER SPORTS FREEBOARD V2

Grab one of the most versatile boards out there with the O’Brien Water Sports Freeboard V2. This board was built for fun on the water with so many ways to ride it: attach the handle to the built-in hook and effortlessly cruise behind the boat, hold onto the handle for an exciting kneeboard-style ride or—for more of a challenge—stand up, ride around and take it for a surf session. The O’Brien Freeboard V2 is easy to learn on and get up the first time, every time, making it the perfect board for new lake lovers learning how to ride and when passing the handle to someone who has never been towed behind a boat. Shop online at https://www.barts.com/products/obrien-freeboard-v2-multipurpose-board.

Photo: Roswell

4. ROSWELL MARINE SEAHORSE HANGER

Roswell Marine may be known for their innovative towers, racks, and premium audio, but have you heard about their Seahorse Hangers? Meet the most universal and adaptable hanger out there. The nifty, s-shaped plastic hanger can be easily attached to boat towers and rails or from your patio to hang swimsuits, wetsuits, life jackets, towels, ropes, hats, snorkel gear and so much more. Shop online at https://store.roswellmarine.com/products/seahorse-hanger.

Photo: Brandon Thomas

5. FATSAC PARTY BUMPER

Protect your boat from scratches, dents, and dings during boat tie-ups and lake parties with a party bumper. Plus, it can double as a boat dock fender. Hang your party bumper off the side of your boat or off the side of your dock to make quick breaks off the lake a breeze. Party bumpers can be easily deflated and rolled up for storage. Shop their collaboration with Lake Lovers Club online at https://www.lakeloversclub.com/support-the-club/p/lake-lovers-club-party-bumper.

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6. LAKE CLEAN-UP TEE WITH LAKE LOVERS CLUB

The docks are in, the boats are getting dropped off and the wet suits are coming off, you know what that means … it’s prime time for a lake clean-up to kick-off the summer boating season! And, what better way to do a lake clean-up than in a Lake Lovers Club “P.E. Class” inspired lake clean-up tee? Along with your order, you’ll receive a comprehensive digital “Lake Clean-Up Tool Kit” that’s packed with guides, communications templates and more to assist you in organizing your own lake clean-up. Shop online at https://www.lakeloversclub.com/support-the-club/p/lake-clean-up-tee.