Get Ready For A Sun Safe Season
Published: Friday, March 16, 2018
The anticipation for the upcoming boating season is growing, and it won’t be long before chilly days on the lake become warm, sunny ones. As the season gets underway it can be tempting to try to soak up as much sun as possible, but Great Lakes boaters need to be careful about the dangers of too much sun – even in early boating months.
That’s one of the reasons why Great Lakes Scuttlebutt has joined forces as a media partner for SunSafeBoating.com, a collaborative campaign to raise awareness for sun safety in boating. The amount of time you and your family spend on the water can really add up. UV rays reflect off of both the water and your fiberglass boat, amplifying the effect. All that sun exposure can be especially harmful to young kids on your boat.
SureShade, the makers of patented retractable boat shades, is the founding partner for SunSafeBoating.com and has been working to help make sun safety a bigger priority in the boating industry. While sunscreen and protective clothing are undoubtedly important, seeking shade is one of the best ways to stay protected.
SureShade has successfully changed how many boat manufacturers think about shade. Automated or manual telescoping sunshade systems are now a factory option or standard feature on popular boat brands such as Sea Ray, Boston Whaler, Grady-White, Formula, and many more.
If you are not in the market for a new SureShade-equipped boat, SureShade can be easily added as an aftermarket installation to nearly any boat type with an overhead structure – like a T-Top, hardtop, arch, or tower. SureShade even has DIY install options for the handy boater looking to make a permanent upgrade to their sun safety and comfort.
Learn more about SureShade at www.SureShade.com.
This article first appeared in the Spring Issue (Mar/Apr) 2018 of Great Lakes Scuttlebutt magazine.
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