Sunscreen

1,016 views·21 replies·by Crabman·First Post·Latest

CrabmanFREE2025#1

What's your favorite sunscreen for out on the boat? I'm 70+ and before the Covid Vaccine, I never used sunscreen. I have one of those skins that the sun never really affected. Zero damage in all the years of heavy exposure. After the Covid, I'm very sensitive to getting exposed even for a half an hour. Anyone else notice this?

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First Mate510 postsSince 2021

Roccus7MOD

noreaster.com2025#2

Badger Adventure: I'm all for mineral-based sun screens, and unlike the other Zinc Oxide preps, this one actually becomes invisible when you rub it in.

Shall I go to heaven or a-fishing? - H. D. Thoreau
Veni. Vidi. Cepi. - with apologies to Gaius Julius Caesar

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AdmiralOriginal Crew21,717 postsSince 2018

BoatGuy

noreaster.com2025#3

I am the same age and I use a UV shirt. I purchased two, one loose, one tight. The loose one feels hot in the sun. The tight one, believe it or not, feels cooler. I think it evaporates sweat better.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004I44IS4?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title&th=1&psc=1

I would still put sunscreen on your neck. I use any brand and go more by the SPF rating.

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First MateOriginal Crew780 postsSince 2019

Snapprhead27FREE2025#4

I am the same age and I use a UV shirt. I purchased two, one loose, one tight. The loose one feels hot in the sun. The tight one, believe it or not, feels cooler. I think it evaporates sweat better.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004I44IS4?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title&th=1&psc=1

I would still put sunscreen on your neck. I use any brand and go more by the SPF rating.

I purchased some of those HUK shirts also. But I'll still sprays SPF 50+ on my legs and face/neck. I also bought one of these hats.

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Commodore5,031 postsSince 2020

CrabmanFREE2025#5

Thanks guys. I also bought some of the UV hoodies and plan to give them a try. I think I'm also going to go with the Snapper recommended hat.

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First Mate510 postsSince 2021

Snapprhead27FREE2025#6

Thanks guys. I also bought some of the UV hoodies and plan to give them a try. I think I'm also going to go with the Snapper recommended hat.

The front brim is nice because it's stiff and doesn't flop in your eyes. I've used it all last summer and fishing in Key West. No issues

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Commodore5,031 postsSince 2020

CELLFISHFREE2025#7

we haven’t had any sun in weeks, clouds, smoke from fires too… lol…

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CommodoreOriginal Crew18,289 postsSince 2019

CELLFISHFREE2025#8

anyway, daytime fishing with bait on the beach, I never used sunscreen as i would think the odor would contaminate the bait in anyway…

my early years , without a hat and shirt was the norm, age and sunspots on face are the results… later on, long sleeve and hat was standard…

but , I did notice in Florida, the strong sunlight has therapeutic healing effects on joints and muscles .. ( believe me ) … so F the shirt & sunscreen, not the hat… Dermatology test every spring are negative… cell…
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... sand under my bare feet is better than subway steps with steel toe boots on... cellfish...
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CommodoreOriginal Crew18,289 postsSince 2019

waderFREE2025#9

just an FYI from a former QA guy who was in the industry - don't reuse last year's sun block - SPF begins to declaine after 8 months & pretty havles its stated value after a year - start fresh each season

"Well, it's alright.
.............even if you're old and gray."
"Well, it's alright.
............you still got something to say."

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AdmiralOriginal Crew20,900 postsSince 2018

Avenger

noreaster.com2025#10

just an FYI from a former QA guy who was in the industry - don't reuse last year's sun block - SPF begins to declaine after 8 months & pretty havles its stated value after a year - start fresh each season

Good to know. Thanks.

Although the SPF 50 I've been using for a couple of years now still seems to work. Although down to 25 is still a decent SPF.

Any truth to the rumor that any SOF over 30 isn't really possible?

Chrome warns this may be a phishing site. Well, Duh,... Stupid jerks can't even spell fishing right.

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CaptainOriginal Crew3,431 postsSince 2019

CELLFISHFREE2025#11

btw, cut that pinfish in half on angle, great for toothy things… celll…
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... sand under my bare feet is better than subway steps with steel toe boots on... cellfish...
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CommodoreOriginal Crew18,289 postsSince 2019

waderFREE2025#12

Good to know. Thanks.

Although the SPF 50 I've been using for a couple of years now still seems to work. Although down to 25 is still a decent SPF.

Any truth to the rumor that any SOF over 30 isn't really possible?

yes - becomes redundent

"Well, it's alright.
.............even if you're old and gray."
"Well, it's alright.
............you still got something to say."

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AdmiralOriginal Crew20,900 postsSince 2018

pequa1MOD

noreaster.com2025#13

Still using a tube of stuff I had when I worked at Jones Beach in the 70s. seems to work as my nose is far lighter than the rest of me after a morning paddle.

Every day is Saturday.

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CommodoreOriginal Crew7,034 postsSince 2018

CrabmanFREE2025#14

I purchased some of those HUK shirts also. But I'll still sprays SPF 50+ on my legs and face/neck. I also bought one of these hats.

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Bought one of the hats and I love it. Thanks for the suggestion, it was spot on. I really like the stiff front brim.

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First Mate510 postsSince 2021

Snapprhead27FREE2025#15

Bought one of the hats and I love it. Thanks for the suggestion, it was spot on. I really like the stiff front brim.

Glad to hear!

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Commodore5,031 postsSince 2020

OVERBOREDFREE2025#16

Here's my lineup.

Just add bucket hat and sun shirt......

"Chance only favors the prepared mind" - Pasteur

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Captain4,161 postsSince 2021

CELLFISHFREE2025#17

Exclusive | I was fed up with ‘toxic’ sunscreens so I started making my own with a ‘hero ingredient’ — now Oprah’s a fan

“The sun is serious business, and it deserves you actually taking the time to protect your skin,” Marisa Russell told The Post.

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CommodoreOriginal Crew18,289 postsSince 2019

CrabmanFREE2025#18

Here's my lineup.

Just add bucket hat and sun shirt......

Got them both now. Went on Amazon and could not believe how cheap and nice the SPF50 performance hoodies were. I ordered three and love them. They were only $13 each when you buy three. First set the arms were too short in X-large so I sent them back. Bought another brand and the sleeve length is perfect and cover some of the top my hand but does not get in the way. They look so good, you almost don't want to wear them where they might get stained but at the price, they are cheaper than tee shirts. Couple them with the hat Snapprhead recommended and my sun exposure is greatly reduced.

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First Mate510 postsSince 2021

Snapprhead27FREE2025#19

I have some of the HUK and Columbia PFG UV shirts and love them both.

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Commodore5,031 postsSince 2020

OVERBOREDFREE2025#20

Add hoo rags to your list. I always wear one in summer.

"Chance only favors the prepared mind" - Pasteur

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Captain4,161 postsSince 2021

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