Nocs Provisions Binoculars, Spotted Aboard Below Deck Yachts

If necessity is the mother of invention, then frustration can be, too. That’s how Nocs Provisions binoculars came about—and how they landed in the hands of superyacht captains and crew like those on Below Deck. (For real—the binoculars have been in scenes from Below Deck Mediterranean.)

Outdoor enthusiasts who day after day watched the water from their San Francisco home tired of both super-expensive, bulky binoculars and subpar quality at more modest price points. So, they designed their ideal set, a pair that would be waterproof, durable, lightweight, and compact. Simultaneously, they selected a manufacturer with deep experience in high-quality optical and prism technologies.

Learn more about Nocs Provisions’ products (“Nocs” is short for “binoculars”) in the July 2026 Megayacht News newsletter.

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