Sun safety is an important - yet often overlooked - aspect of boat safety. With fishing, cruising, tubing, anchoring, lounging, entertaining… the time you spend on your boat adds up quickly. And it only takes 20 minutes of sun exposure to get sunburn if not properly protected.

Get the facts about sun safe boating... and join the industry collaboration to improve public awareness and reinforce the message that improved sun protection is critical to safety & enjoyment on the water.

Sun Safety - the Sensible Way to Boat

Baseball Hall of Famer, boater and sun safety advocate Mike Schmidt shares his love of boating, his story about surviving skin cancer and how he feels about the importance of sun protection on boats.