Captain & First Mate Shirts

Someone has to be in charge, and someone has to actually know what's going on. That is the entire dynamic of the captain and first mate. Whether you are the one paying the slip fees or the one throwing the dock lines, our captain and first mate shirts are built for the reality of boat ownership. There is no glamorous yachting here. Just grease on your hands, questionable weather forecasts, and the inevitable moment when you realize ship happens. These shirts are made for the people who spend their weekends fixing bilge pumps, arguing over trailer backing, and drinking cheap beer on the stern. If your idea of a good time involves smelling like two-stroke exhaust and saltwater, you are in the right place. Grab a skipper shirt for the guy yelling from the helm and a first mate tee for the person actually keeping the vessel off the rocks. They make great gifts for stubborn sailors, boat dads, and anyone who knows that the best days on the water usually involve at least one minor disaster. Wear them at the marina, the fuel dock, or while you are trying to figure out why the outboard refuses to start.

Gear for the Helm and the Deck

Every vessel needs a chain of command, even if it mostly consists of shouting over engine noise. Our captain and first mate apparel is built for the folks who actually run the boat. If you are looking for the perfect gifts for boat dads who refuse to ask for directions, you have found the spot. We print our salty dock humor on comfortable boat humor t-shirts that hold up to saltwater, spilled bait, and engine grease. When the evening wind kicks up at the marina, layer up with one of our heavy-duty boat hoodies to keep the chill off.

• The Skipper: For the one who holds the wheel, pays the repair bills, and takes all the blame.
• The First Mate: For the actual brains of the operation who knows how to tie a proper cleat hitch.
• The Crew: Apparel for the people who just show up with a cooler and expect a free boat ride.
• The Boat Boss: Because everyone knows the captain's wife is really the one calling the shots.

Ready to outfit the whole marina? Check out our complete line of boat owner shirts for more deadpan nautical humor.