surprised i dont see many sailors wearing hat protection.

the ageing effect of the sun alone should be enough.

i am sure windsurfing without a hat also causes damage/ageing of eyes.

the glare/reflection of water is a doubling effect of sun exposure on eyes/skin.

whenever my hat has blown off i have trouble seeing where i am going esp late afternoon.

getting cancers cut out later in life from face/neck could be a price some will pay for there carefree attitude.

in football, you dont wear shinpads, well your almost asking for it.

I think you would be surprised how many sailors wear hats these days. Most of the guys I sail with wear them and sunnies are becoming more and more popular.
Ive already had pterygiums cut off both eyes and skin cancers cut off and zapped.
I also guess it might have something to do with how much hair you have

Most of the big surf wear companies make version these days, well worth it.

I mean, if Mr Lockwood wears one they must be fast

Squid Lips said...

Saw something a bit .. different .. today. A kiter with what looked like a lycra balaclava, and ski goggles.

He was getting away with someone else kite and board