This website is for boaters who want protection from ultraviolet (UV) rays and would like to know about different sunglasses that help limit health risks associated with the Sun's harmful rays.

Most boaters can not afford expensive sunglasses and quite a few companies manufacture costly sunglasses, for example Burberry. One of the least expensive and most effective "boating sunglasses" are manufactured by a company called SeaSpecs, which cost $49.95 each and come standard with their patented, impact resistant polarized lenses which provide 100% protection from the Sun’s harmful UV rays, along with their secure strap which keep them on your head while boating.

The best way for boaters to protect themselves from UV rays is with bodily protection. Wearing protective sunglasses and a hat are essential in protecting boater's eyes. A hat not only protects the eyes but also protects skin on the face, hair and neck from UV damage.

Ultraviolet (UV) rays come from the energy the sun produces and are invisible to the eye. UV rays can burn boaters’ eyes, hair, and skin if these areas are not protected properly or if extreme exposure to the sun is endured.

If a boater does not protect their eyes properly, a boater may suffer eye damage caused by UV rays. Usually a boater will encounter pain or temporary blindness and blurred vision at first, but over time, UV rays can ultimately lead to glaucoma. Other health risks that unprotected boaters may experience are inflammation of the cornea known as Photokeratitis and photoconjunctivitis.

Boaters have used polarized sunglasses for many years to reduce reflected glare from the surrounding water.  Light reflected from the water is generally horizontally polarized. This horizontally polarized light is blocked by the vertically oriented polarizers in the lenses. The result is a reduction in annoying and sometimes dangerous glare.

In addition to protecting boater’s eyes from UV rays, wraparound sunglasses also provide extra protection by keeping water spray out of boater’s eyes.

Therefore, always wear protective eyewear and clothing while boating to protect you as much as possible.