# Nifty Nautical Compasses This Uniquely Shaped Compass Will Guide You on Your Adventures By Tana Makmanee | Published 2013-02-12 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boatshaped-compasses References: [greatgiftsformen](http://www.greatgiftsformen.com/due-north-brass-compass-boat-p-3192.html) If you’re going an any type of [excursion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/only-in-your-state) in the near future that requires you to use a map, then these adorable boat-shaped compasses are a great way to help you find your way around. This brass-made compass is creatively designed in the shape of a boat and has a miniature compass built into the middle of it. Instead of using an ordinary compass to place upon your map, this one-of-a-kind, boat-shaped compass is an adorable way to help guide you with directions. The use of this unique design makes it appear as if your compass is floating upon your map, ready to [sail in whichever direction](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sailing-lantern) you need to go. Even equipped with miniature paddles and the option to personalize it with engravings, this boat-shaped compass is the perfect quirky accessory to have with you on the road or at sea. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.3/10 - Popularity: 1% | Activity: 1% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Quirky Navigation Tools:** Utilize unique designs to create more fun and personalized navigation tools. - **Creative Map Accessories:** Incorporate creativity and customization into the traditionally mundane world of map accessories. - **Novelty Travel Gadgets:** Design and market interesting and unique travel gadgets to appeal to a wider range of consumers. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Outdoor Supplies:** Include more creative and unique navigation tools in outdoor supply inventory to attract adventure-seeking consumers. - **Personalized Gifts:** Offer customized versions of novelty travel gadgets as personalized gift options for consumers. - **Tourism Merchandise:** Create and sell novelty travel gadgets in gift shops and stores around popular tourist destinations. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Directional Compass Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/homing-compass.md) - [Tactical Compass Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bell-ross-br03-gmt-compass.md) - [Haptic Stone-Like Compasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/terra-compass.md) - [Advanced Navigation Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/compass-direction-finder.md) - [Virtual Direction Guides](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/online-compass.md) - [Homing Compasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/het-kompas.md) - [Haute Hybrid Designer Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rotio-compass-and-ruler.md) - [War Boat-Inspired Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dunkirk-watch.md) - [Dual-Functioning Mechanical Pencils](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-penpass.md)