<p>If they are racing sailboats they will want a sailing watch that counts down to the shapes. There are a bunch on the market.</p>
<h2>USNA69’s answer about watches earlier was great, as were all the other suggestions. I went with something reasonable. </h2>
<p>The watch is now on an extended submersion test in the East River (sailing mishap). 
SOOO glad it was not an expensive one. </p>
<p>I WILL get him a replacement…</p>
<p>So if you see a P/C walking around trying to hide a watch:
– that his Dad welded to his arm,
– that has a purple dinosaur on it’s face, and
– that chimes every hour with "Let’s sing the BARNEY song! 
" </p>
<h2>then make sure you say “Hello. You’re Zonker’s kid, aren’t you?” </h2>
<p>OK. Not really. But I feel better now. Thanks.</p>
<p>$100 calculator left under a leaking air conditioner on the bridge & re-purchased
$200 MP3 player dropped, stepped on then dropped again, broken, re-purchased
$50 infa-red led flashlight, used a few times then gone missing, re-purchased</p>
<p>Learning how to Salsa in Equador = priceless! :D</p>
<p>You know, I don’t feel so alone after reading these experiences!</p>
<p>better yet…20 dollar rolex…??/from Yantien…stopped suddenly…but regular timex still ticking…however 170 dollar Callaway clubs…do not believe it yet…but we will see…but it is all about the experience…right??</p>
<p>isnt the best watch no watch?
also do the seniors still have watch? if they do, do they get to pick what time they want it?
im sure the plebes get the worst times right?</p>