1. If you want to look the part on the dive dock, or just down the local, the latest in dive fashions is the answer. Surface Interval is a budding producer that offers a small but perfectly formed range of T-shirts and beach dresses. Here we have the 30-Bar Tee, and a girl's Beach Tee. (from £15)
2. How many times has a trip been wasted by a broken fin-strap or missing mouthpiece? The Namron Save A Dive kit could be a dive-saver - included are a mouthpiece, mask- and fin-straps, tie-wraps, snorkel-holder and a couple of O-rings. (from £11.16)
3. Aquapress can always be relied on to see the new year in with a good selection of diving calendars, and its Browntrout range from the USA includes Sharks, Tropical Fish, Whales, Dolphins, Coral Reefs and just plain Diving (AquaPress £7.99)
4. You can never have enough O-rings and with this kit of assorted sizes you could make yourself popular when someone's cylinder starts blowing. Supplied in a hard box, they're a good stocking-filler. (Timuna Sea £1.75)
5. Top Trumps was a schoolkids' card game from the '70s. The Shark Trust and Winning Moves have revived it to help us learn more about sharks. Play it after Christmas dinner: "My bowmouth guitarfish beats your horn shark!" (WH Smith, Woolworths £2.99)
6. The Millennium Diver's Knife is a cunning combination of traditional knife and pair of scissors. Crafted from high-grade stainless steel, the tool lays claim to being the handiest bit of kit to hang from a drysuit since the convenience zip was invented. (Markat £48)
7. Watch faces scratch easily, and if you're pushing the age-barrier your eyes won't be what they were. A Watch Guard will see you through. Made from toughened and shaped plastic, it's a protection device and magnifier rolled into one. (Timuna Sea £5.50)
8. Keeping the old nut warm is the only reason a diver would wear a woolly hat, but this one is well-made, and even stylish in its way! A real sea-dog's noggin'-warmer. (Markat £9)
9. The Toypedo is designed to appeal to adults and youngsters alike. Said to fly 12m and glow as it twists, it's an unusual gift, to say the least. Just don't get carried away on deco stops. (Markat £30)
10. Gaining attention under water is tricky without a tank banger. This one is well-made and big enough to use with gloves, though its Christmas Day fun potential is limited! (Namron £5.84)
11. The Titanic Whistle is not made from a piece of the ill-fated ship, but is a brass replica of the models used on board. Made by Acme, the manufacturing process follows the original and even uses the same tooling. (Markat £6.20)
12. Slippers when you're out of your flippers - among a range of leisure footwear now available bearing the Mares label, these practical sandals, are handy on deck or seashore. Sizes 36 to 46. (Blandford Sub-Aqua £18)
13. No one wants to be seen with their octopus dangling between their legs these days. The Octo Holder clips to your BC and its Velcro fastening allows the octopus to be pulled away with ease. It is lightweight and compact. (Timuna Sea £4)
14. Diving Daisy is another maker of 100 per cent cotton T-shirts. These carry wry diving slogans slanted towards either women or (Diving Willy) men. (£17)
15. Cylinders can be so damned heavy that any help is welcome. The Namron Cylinder Carrier is made from tough webbing and strong Velcro and will fit all cylinder sizes. (£11.59)

16. Designed to keep your dangly bits in check, the High Force Locking Retractor is a clip with a difference. Made for large or heavy items such as torches, cameras and gauges, it works like a dog lead - unlock the mechanism and it pulls your gear back. Fitted with a heavy-duty clip, this model features a choice of fittings. (Timuna Sea £26)
17. One accessory you might opt for with the retractor is the Butterfly Clip. With male adapter at one end and heavy-duty clip at the other, it makes light work of retaining heavy objects and is easy to use with gloves. (Timuna Sea £4.25)
18. A hat for all seasons? That's the claim for the Chammyz, made from a breathable chamois fibre material that's supposed to keep you warm in the cold, yet cool and dry in the tropics. It comes in various colours. (Tusa £20)
19. Saltwater, general wear and heaven knows what can result in dive suits you really don't want in your bag or even your garage. Fight back with Stink Guard, Salt Away and Wet Suit/BC soaks - not just gifts for the diver but for the rest of the household. (Namron £2.66 each)
20. Fishing line is a knotty problem and knives don't always cut the mustard, which is why Sea Snips come in handy. Basically they are a sharp, tough pair of scissors in a pouch. (Namron £7.77)
21. Blandford Sub-Aqua offers a range of ladies and gents' quartz watches with 20 bar ratings, from colourful fashion accessories to full-blown diver's knuckle-dusters. They start from £46, though this red Astra costs a bit more. (£89.50)
22. Available in a range of sizes, the Otter Box is watertight to 30m and holds anything from keys to small computers. The smallest (shown) fits most pockets, but the range extends to Palm Pilot and Psion sizes, and comes in various colours. (Timuna Sea £8.50)
23. What's worse than not getting the kit you wanted for Christmas is getting it stolen first time out. The Scuba Scope can save a lot of grief should the police trace it. This small disc contains all your personal information in a tiny magnifying holder. Improve your chances of recovery. (Timuna Sea £15)
24. Diving might be visual, but much of the kit is black or dull, so the latest range of slap straps makes a welcome change. Dubbed Picture Straps, they are colourful and eye-catching. (Namron £6.68)
25. The Technical Rescue Knife is a handy gift for any diver. It is compact enough to fit the smallest pocket easily, but should make a useful back-up for emergencies. (Markat £14.50)
26. Written by the late Rob Palmer a few years back, it's still one of the most popular diving handbooks - An Introduction to Technical Diving tells you all you need to know if your New Year's resolution is to master new skills. (Underwater World, £17.95)

WHERE TO GET 'EM AquaPress UK 01702 462466, www.aquapress.co.uk Blandford Sub-Aqua 01923 801572, www.divernet.com/blandfrd Diving Daisy 01246 260944, www.divingdaisy.co.uk Markat 01935 815424, www.markat.co.uk Namron Scuba 01709 371006 Shark Trust 01752 672008 Surface Interval www.surface-interval.co.uk Timuna Sea 01277 234788, www.timuna.demon.co.uk Tusa 01424 442663, www.tusa.demon.co.uk Underwater World 020 8943 4288, www.divernet.com