BarryK1200LT Posted January 6, 2008 Report Share Posted January 6, 2008 I got burn't again yesterday after a day out on the water. I use an SPF 30+ sunscreen that's supposed to have 4 hours water resitence and apply it like paint to my face and neck. The rest of me is basically covered from neck to feet by my wet suit and a long sleeve 50+ sun shirt, and I always wear a hat while I'm out sailing. I don't know if the sunscreen washes off, sweats off, or just bloody doesn't work near as good as they advertise it does, but my face and lower lip still keep getting burnt. Given we sailors all face the same problem, I figured this is the right place to ask the question. What sunscreen have you found works best when out on the water? Cheers Barry [This message has been edited by BarryK1200LT (edited 07 January 2008).] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HooD Posted January 6, 2008 Report Share Posted January 6, 2008 what sort of hat are your wearing? I find the surfing bucket hat is the best by a long shot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lachy pudney Posted January 6, 2008 Report Share Posted January 6, 2008 the best thing is zinc, it may not look great but it does the job Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yeti2300 Posted January 7, 2008 Report Share Posted January 7, 2008 Banana boat da da da da....it's 30 plus. I use Banana boat Sport and it seems to save my european fair skin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QB2 Posted January 7, 2008 Report Share Posted January 7, 2008 I spoke to some patrol officers who go on the water every day. They reapply sunscreen before every patrol and check themselves in a mirror to ensure every part of their face including their ears are covered in 30+. 4 hours between applications is stretching it a bit. Perspiration or any water spray could dilute the mixture. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CleverNickname Posted January 8, 2008 Report Share Posted January 8, 2008 I always find that I get burnt on the knees. The sunscreen seems to end up protecting the trampoline instead of me. The great race is coming up soon and I'll need to remember to reapply during the race. Brad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mog Posted January 8, 2008 Report Share Posted January 8, 2008 Thought I had already replied to this but it did not come up - so Again... My daughters boyfriend is a life saver and has a skin graft that requires a very high level of protection and he uses Bronze Zinc. I have tried it and it does the job and it stay there. Only down side is that it also stays on whatever it touches i.e. clothing, sailing gear etc but I figure it will help it last a little longer as well!! Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catsailor.net Posted January 8, 2008 Report Share Posted January 8, 2008 Banana Boat is great - Stays on and does not hurt the eyes when water hits your face Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarryK1200LT Posted January 9, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 9, 2008 Thanks everyone for the feedback. It looks like the key to sun protection while out on the water, is to reapply often regardless of what brand of sunscreen you use, and perhaps stick to using zinc on the lips and nose. Cheers Barry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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