Boaters: Avoid Skin Cancer With UPF-Rated Clothing | BoatUS

If you spend time out on the water, whether boating or fishing, it's important to protect your skin from the damaging effects of ultraviolet light from the sun. In addition to wearing sunscreen, UV protective clothing is a great option to avoid sunburn or prevent skin cancer. We explain what UPF clothing ratings mean, how they differ from SPF, and what make clothing sun-protective. Plus, learn the dos and don'ts of caring for UPF-rated clothing to ensure they protect you for several seasons. More: https://www.boatus.com/expert-advice/expert-advice-archive/2024/february/clothing-for-boaters Videography and editing services: https://www.410films.com Chapters 0:00 Introduction 0:23 UPF clothing ratings and what they mean 1:10 What determines UPF clothing ratings? 1:40 Caring for UPF clothing 2:00 Which UPF clothing is right for you? 2:15 Outro 🚩Enjoy this video? Become a BoatUS Member today to get 25+ valuable benefits including a subscription to award-winning BoatUS Magazine! https://boat.us/e/sy-join 🚩Visit the BoatUS Magazine website: https://www.boatus.com/Expert-Advice. BoatUS is the nation’s largest association of recreational boaters with more than half a million Members. We provide a diverse offering of services including marine insurance, on-the-water towing provided by TowBoatUS, the nation’s largest fleet, plus boat financing, graphics and lettering, representation for boaters on Capitol Hill, the award-winning BoatUS Magazine and much more. For more than 50 years, BoatUS has made boating safer, more affordable and more accessible. 🚩Download the FREE BoatUS App today to access NOAA marine weather, tides, exclusive Member discounts, and your BoatUS account. Assistance on the water has never been easier with TowBoatUS CONNECT in the BoatUS App — the fastest way to get a tow! https://boat.us/sy-app 🚩Connect with us: https://Facebook.com/BoatUS https://Twitter.com/BoatUS https://Instagram.com/BoatUS https://Tiktok.com/@boatusofficial https://Pinterest.com/BoatUS https://linkedin.com/company/boatus #boatus #sunprotection #boating #boater