Before reading on, please take a moment to fill out this week’s survey so we can share your knowledge and experiences with the Cruising Compass family. Thanks.
Many thanks to all readers who took the time to fill out the survey on sun protection. 66% of readers use sun screen and wear UV protective clothing all of the time. 18% do so most of the time and 11% said sometimes. Most readers use sunscreen with an SPF of 50 with SPF 30 coming in second place. The most popular brands are Neutrogena, Banana Boat, Blue Lizard and Coppertone. The most popular brands of UV protective clothing in order are: Columbia, Helly Hanson, REI and Patagonia.