As enjoyable as sailing can be, it’s in the best interests of sailors and their passengers to take certain precautionary measures to ensure everyone makes it back to shore safely.
One such measure is protecting skin from the sun. When sailing, men, women and children spend a significant amount of time soaking up the sun’s rays, which can lead to chronic skin damage or even skin cancer for those who don’t take steps to protect themselves.
Don protective clothing including long-sleeve T-shirts and wide-brimmed hats that protect both the top of your head, your neck and your face from sunburn. Sunglasses will also protect your eyes from overexposure to the sun’s rays.
Apply a broad-spectrum, water-resistant sunscreen, and sit in a shaded area on the boat, especially during certain hours of the day when the sun’s rays are at their strongest.