Sure there are toys out there that pack more whiz-bang for the buck but there is something to be said about the classics. I trust even the jaded video game-obsessed kids will find these bad boys are pretty fun after a heavy summer rain or in the local creek. And do the a favor Dad, spend a minute fashioning a leash for these toy sailboats or their next port of call might be the local reservoir.

The folks at Nova Natural Toys & Crafts have some very affordable toy sailboats and schooners made from simple pine wood and cotton cloth sails.

(Via Nova Toys)