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Sometimes the best part of a boating journey is the destination – and jumping in the water when you get there! These water toys will help kids and adults amp up the fun.
Swim Like a Fish
Don’t settle for floppy, inefficient, uncomfortable fins when you could have the fins trusted by beach lifeguards and pro bodysurfers around the world! DaFiN’s line of comfortable, streamlined fin designs are adaptable for nearly any in-water sport, whether you’re swimming around your anchorage, chasing the perfect wave, or diving for that part you dropped over the side. $60–$75 | dafin.com
Fun for All Ages
For the boat, beach, or marina pool, check out Waboba’s line of simple, thoughtfully crafted outdoor toys. The FLOBO is an unsinkable frisbee that performs equally well wet or dry, while the Waboba PRO is a small, throwable ball that skips across the water. No more soggy, disintegrating toss-and-catch toys! $10 | waboba.com
Multipurpose Board
If you already have every towable toy under the sun, consider the new Freeboard Micro or Freeboard V2 from O’Brien. This jack-of-all-trades family of boards is designed for versatile riding for kids and adults alike. Keep the tow handle in the dedicated slot and grab the built-in handles for a mild cruise, pick up the tow handle to kneeboard, or even stand up for a more challenging surf session. $250–$270 | obrien.com
Beyond Basic
Sure, you could buy a run-of-the-mill tube for $30 that would meet your basic needs — or you could splurge on the Hangout FLOATube Classic from BOTE for an elevated flotation experience. The rugged PVC construction ensures seasons of buoyant fun. It features extra padding for comfort, a pressure relief valve, mesh netting for support, a magnetic base to attach BOTE’s compatible drinkware, and D-rings to lash to your boat, your friends, or other inflatable hangout platforms. $349 | boteboard.com
Training Aid
The hardest part of waterskiing or wakeboarding is standing up. The Aqua Buddy from RAVE Sports can help. Whether you have a beginner aboard who just needs a bit of a push or a veteran skier whose knees don’t quite work like they used to, this nifty inflatable that supports up to 250 pounds will help riders get up and go with less frustration and more fun. $80 | ravesports.com